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Mali: Al Qaeda-linked group ready for peace talks if foreign troops are expelled

In Mali, Al Qaeda-linked militants have said they are ready to attend peace talks with Mali’s government, but on condition that it expels foreign troops from the war-torn West African nation.   The terror group made its position known in a statement issued on Monday following a decision by Mali’s President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita last […]

Morocco, Russia Close to Reaching a Deal on Amur-Class Submarine

Negotiations are underway between Morocco and Russia on the delivery of the Amur-class 1650 super-quite submarine, which will be the Kingdom’s first submarine, Moroccan press reported. The Amur-1650 diesel-electric powered submarine will significantly boost Morocco’s capabilities as it will carry Club cruise missiles in addition to featuring air-independent propulsion (AIP). With a length of 66.8 […]

Canadian miner eyes solar-powered uranium project in Niger

GoviEx, a Canadian mineral resources company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with energy developer Windiga Energy to jointly evaluate the feasibility of powering the company’s flagship Madaouela project in Niger, using hybrid solar power solutions. Windiga is a Canadian energy developer focused on building, owning and operating renewable energy facilities and off-grid smart […]