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Sahel States push for mineral independence, seek new economic path

Military governments in the Sahel are steering their nations toward greater control over mineral extraction as part of a broader strategy to diversify economies and reduce reliance on foreign companies. In Niger, a draft decree adopted by the Council of Ministers has recently granted to Niger-owned Compagnie Minière de Recherche et d’Exploitation (COMIREX SA) a […]

Alleged drug trafficker wanted by Interpol arrested in Morocco

Policemen at the Bab Sebta crossing point arrested on Friday a Frenchman of Turkish origin who was wanted by Interpol for alleged links to international drug trafficking networks, national police (DGSN) said.   The arrest of the 27-year-old suspect is part of the strengthening of international cooperation in the fight against cross-border crime as well […]

Traffic at Tangier Port Spikes 202%

Passenger traffic at Tanger-Med port jumped by 202% this summer compared to 1,741,212 passengers last year. The number of vehicles handled by the port hit 464,977 while the number of buses rose to 4,390, the port’s authority said. It ascribed the recent car jam that stretched for nearly 18km from the port to the high […]