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Algeria lets migrants die after an accident near Niger borders

Algerian authorities have left migrants die crammed in a bus after an accident near Niger where Algerian army intended to abandon them in the desert. Images on social media showed a torched bus, corpses and injured migrants as a convoy of 82 buses was carrying hundreds of migrants southwards. The migrants who died were buried […]

UK “absolutely committed” to enhancing trade with Morocco – British official

The United Kingdom is “absolutely committed” to enhancing trade with Morocco, said Minister of State for International Trade Nigel Huddleston. In 2022 we did about £3.1 billion-worth of bilateral trade, up nearly 50% on 2021, and we are using our association agreement with Morocco to boost that even further, he told the House of Commons […]

Burkina Faso army extends rule by 5 years

The military rulers of Burkina Faso extended their stay in power for five more years, state-owned broadcaster said. Current leader Capt Ibrahim Traoré will be able to run for the next presidential elections, the broadcaster said, citing the conclusions of a national dialogue. Traore took power following a coup two years ago, setting the country […]