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Gabon opposition divided over national dialogue’s proposal to suspend political parties

Gabon’s opposition is divided over a proposed suspension of close to 200 political parties until further notice in preparation for a return to civilian rule, which was floated by the country’s consultation team taking part in a national dialogue. This was one of about thousand propositions received by the head of Gabon’s transitional government General […]

Biden endorses AGOA extension, as African countries sought to boost benefits at Johannesburg summit

The US President Joe Biden endorsed the extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) upon its expiry in September 2025. “I strongly support re-authorization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act — a landmark, bipartisan law that has formed a bedrock for US trade with sub-Saharan Africa for more than two decades,” said […]

Coronavirus: Morocco surpasses 60,000 cases and 1000 deaths

Morocco has registered on Saturday 1567 coronavirus infections and 26 death bringing the total tally to 6056 cases and 1078 deaths. The number of recoveries rose to 44618 people with a recovery rate of 74.3% while the death rate rose to 1.8%. Cases in critical condition increased to 198 including 41 on artificial respiration amid […]