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A fire outbreak has destroyed the headquarters of the European Union (EU) Commission in Bangui, capital of the Central African Republic, making no casualties. Douglas Darius Carpenter, head of the mission Tweeted the fire broke out on Sunday. No one was wounded. Bienvenu Zokoué, the Chief of the domestic security of the African country, said […]
Immigration restrictions between citizens of East African Community (EAC) member states could derail the efforts by the bloc to align with the continental free trade policies, according to new data prepared by the African Development Bank (AfDB). The report released by the AfDB and African Union Commission on Sunday shows that while the EAC is […]
Business from the United States and different African countries announced nearly 15 new commitments during last week’s US-Africa Leaders Summit, in fields ranging from mining to healthcare to basketball. One of the biggest deals made at the summit was an investment by US-based Kobold Metals, which will be “a commitment of over $150 million dollars […]
The COP15 biodiversity summit’s historic agreement to protect 30% of land and water important for biodiversity by 2030, designed to halt its loss was welcomed by many, while others, including the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), argue that it does not go far enough in supporting conservation efforts in developing countries. Countries have reached the […]
While both the British and Rwandan governments welcomed the UK court giving the green light to the deportation of migrants, who have arrived illegally in the United Kingdom, to the central African country, opposition politicians, charities and other organizations in the UK have condemned the plan. The Rwandan government spokesman Alain Mukuralinda called the ruling […]
Rabat prepares to celebrate the return of Morocco’s national squad that enchanted millions of Moroccans and billions around the world after a memorable run in Qatar 2022 World Cup. Led by national coach and former Morocco international Walid Regragui, the Atlas Lions ended in fourth place stunning on their way highly ranked European teams such […]
In a bid to maintain their strong grip on power and avoid U.S. sanctions for financing Moscow’s war in Ukraine through the purchase of Russian weapons, the Algerian rulers started distancing themselves from their Russian historical ally and main arms supplier. According to Spanish newspaper “El Confidencial” and French daily “Courrier International”, the Algerian military […]
The Tunisian people has made its voice heard by shunning a parliamentary elections in a message to President Kais Saied to step down and end one-man rule in Tunisia. Under president Saied, Tunisia has lost its status as a post-Arab spring democracy as it backpedals to autocracy with the president concentrating all powers in his […]
Polisario representative in the EU Oubi Bouchraya Bachir has jumped from the sinking ship of the Polisario confirming reports of infighting between the leaders of the Algeria-run separatist group. Bouchraya has orchestrated Polisario propaganda in EU capitals and took part in TV shows defending the Polisario and its paymaster Algeria following the recent inroads made […]
The Moroccan soccer team will return from Qatar on Tuesday. On high royal instructions, the team will receive a welcome worthy of their brilliant performance at the 2022 World Cup. The Ministry of the Royal House, Protocol and Chancellery said in a statement the team will meet the public, upon arrival at the Rabat-Salé airport, […]