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Morocco, Russia sign eighth fisheries cooperation agreement

Morocco and Russia have signed a new fisheries cooperation agreement, which replaces the 2016 deal that expired in March 2020. The new 4-year agreement is the 8th to be signed by Morocco and Russia since 1992. It establishes the legal framework allowing a fleet of 10 Russian vessels to fish for small pelagic species in […]

France won’t fight against terrorists in Libya

France on Monday made an announcement refusing Niger’s appeal, last week, for western military action against Islamist fighters who have established bases in Southern Libya since the 2011 overthrow of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi. Niger’s call for help is a desperate one as Islamist attacks and kidnappings on its mineral-rich soil have posed a threat to […]

Tanzania inks $667mil. deals with three Australian miners for rare earth, graphite projects

Tanzania has inked deals worth $667 million with three Australian companies to mine rare earth minerals and graphite, part of President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s drive to fast-track negotiations on long-pending mining and energy projects. Tanzania’s president has witnessed the signing of the deals at a function held at Chamwino State House in Dodoma. Under the […]