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Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger juntas confirm plan to form new tri-state confederation

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have confirmed their commitment to form a confederation following their ‘exit’ from the regional bloc ECOWAS and called to “urgently” draft provisions ensuring the free movement of people and goods between the three West African countries. A trilateral meeting of ministerial delegations on 15 February also recommended expanding the Alliance […]

Bayt Mal Al Quds Agency’s humanitarian operation in Holy City wraps up at end of Ramadan

The major humanitarian operation launched by Rabat-based Bayt Mal Al Quds Asharif Agency, in accordance with the instructions of King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al Quds Committee, during Ramadan 1445H, came to an end on Monday evening at the end of the holy month.   The Agency presented the results of this large-scale operation […]

Nigeria on way to cut dependence on imported refined oil

Nigeria’s oil regulator (NUPRC) reached a deal with producers to ensure steady supply of crude to local oil refineries, a move that would help the country cut dependence on imported fuel. Africa’s richest oil country imports most of its refined oil needs partly due to oil majors demanding excessive premiums or saying they had no […]