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Tunisian Human Rights League calls for urgent action to address deteriorating situation of Sub-Saharan migrants

The Tunisian Human Rights League (LTDH) has expressed grave concern over the worsening conditions of sub-Saharan migrants in Tunisia, highlighting the growing violence and human rights violations they face. In a statement released few days ago, the League described these migrants as victims of attacks and rights abuses, living in increasingly precarious conditions that threaten […]

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Libya deports group of Nigerian illegal migrants

The Anti-Illegal Migration Agency announced yesterday March 19 the deportation of a group of Nigerian nationals, following their violation of Libyan regulations. According to the Agency’s Deportation Office at Mitiga International Airport in Tripoli, the deportation was carried out after the completion of the necessary legal procedures for their removal from Libyan territory. Although the […]

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Nigeria to adopt law allowing cryptocurrencies

Nigeria is preparing a new law that would make crypto assets legal in the country, ending years of ambiguity and legal void. Under the new law, a crypto asset is defined as “a digital representation of value that can be transferred, digitally traded and used for payment or investment purposes.” The new legislation will end […]

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AU-PSC: Fighting violent extremism requires proactive approach focused on prevention, reintegration, Morocco says

Morocco, as chair of the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (AU-PSC) for March, reaffirmed on Wednesday in Addis Ababa that fighting violent extremism requires a proactive approach focused on prevention and reintegration. Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the AU and UNECA, Mohamed Arrouchi, who chaired a PSC videoconference meeting devoted to “deradicalization as a leverage […]

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Moroccan firms foster foothold in podium of Africa’s 500 biggest companies

The number of Moroccan firms in the list of the 500 largest companies in Africa grew to 54, highlighting the expansion and diversification of Moroccan businesses on the continent. The ranking, issued by Jeune Afrique, shows the growth of Moroccan firms operating in key sectors such as banking, telecommunications, agro-industry, and infrastructure. These Moroccan giants […]

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ECOWAS urges urgent action to address escalating food crisis in West Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for immediate action to combat a worsening food crisis affecting millions across West Africa and the Sahel. Speaking at the third meeting of the Regional Food Security Reserve Management Committee, which opened in Nigeria’s capital Abuja on Tuesday, ECOWAS officials warned that without proactive measures, […]

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Somalia’s president targeted in bomb attack by Al-Shabaab militants

Somali president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on Tuesday when his convoy was targeted by a roadside bomb in Mogadishu. The bomb exploded near the presidential palace as the president’s motorcade was leaving the building en route to the airport. The militant group Al-Shabaab, which has long waged attacks against the Somali […]

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Nigeria declares state of emergency in oil-rich Rivers State

President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Nigeria’s oil-producing Rivers State, suspending the governor, deputy governor, and all state lawmakers amid escalating security concerns and political upheaval. The dramatic intervention follows reports of militant attacks on critical oil infrastructure in the strategically vital region. In a televised national address, Tinubu cited “disturbing […]

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AU-PSC: Morocco stresses need to support countries in political transition to accelerate their return to AU

Morocco highlighted, on Tuesday before the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (AU-PSC), the urgent need to support countries in political transition to accelerate their return to the pan-African organization. During informal consultations with Burkina Faso, Gabon, Guinea, Mali, Niger, and Sudan, convened by the Kingdom as AU PSC chair for the month of March, […]

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Morocco, Cameroon sign military cooperation pact

Morocco and Cameroon signed a military cooperation agreement, aiming to bolster defense ties through training, joint exercises, military health services, and technical assistance. The deal was signed in Rabat on Tuesday during a meeting between Morocco’s Minister in charge of National Defense Administration, Abdeltif Loudyi, and Minister Delegate to Cameroon’s Presidency, in charge of Defense, […]