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King Mohammed VI has voiced his firm determination to continue working with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to strengthen further the strategic partnership adopted by the two countries on the basis of “neighborliness, mutual trust, and permanent and constructive dialogue.” In a congratulatory message sent to Mr. Sanchez after he won a new term as […]
The signatories of the Tangier Appeal, urging the African Union (AU) to expel the self-proclaimed “SADR” from the Union, have reiterated their urgent call to the African Heads of State to eject the Algeria-backed puppet undermining the AU credibility. After their follow-up meeting held Friday in Tangier, Northern Morocco, on the sidelines of the MEDays […]
As was expected, Pedro Sanchez and his PSOE-led coalition are back to the helm of power in Spain for a second term, much to the disappointment of Algeria that bet on the Spanish left. The same far-left Sumar coalition has turned its back to Algiers following a deal to form a coalition with Sanchez that […]
Morocco’s National Commission for the Implementation of Sanctions Imposed by UN Security Council Resolutions on Terrorism, Arms Proliferation and their Financing (CNASNU), and the Executive Office for Control and Non-Proliferation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Dubai on Thursday, to strengthen and develop means of cooperation and partnership […]
Conde Nast Traveler hails the Moroccan capital for its dynamic music festivals, prestigious architecture and luxury hotels, thus raising it among the jewels of travel and one of the best destinations in Africa. The Moroccan capital of Rabat may be one of the country’s four imperial cities, but it’s long been bypassed by travellers drawn […]
Australian gold explorer and developer company Tietto Minerals has inaugurated a gold mine in Côte d’Ivoire for a total investment of $278 million. The mine is expected to generate $259 million revenues for the Ivorian State, ‘Sika Finance’ reports. The mine dubbed Lobo is named after the river housing it. It is situated in Daloa […]
The Russian Foreign Ministry welcomed Thursday November 16 the Malian Army’s liberation of the town of Kidal from Touareg rebel groups who had occupied the region for 10 years. Malian transitional authorities announced November 14 the seizure of the town from the rebels following fierce battle. The town is the site of a base that […]
The Chadian Parliament Thursday November 16 voted largely for the creation of an independent anti-corruption Agency to curb the phenomenon that the lawmakers argue has deteriorated the climate of business. Ramatou Mahamat Houtouin, the Secretary General of government presented the government proposal before the Parliament. 145 lawmakers voted in favor of the proposal while three […]
Britain’s highest court unanimously ruled on Wednesday (15 November) that the government’s policy to deport more than 24,000 refugees to Rwanda in a controversial $174 million deal is unlawful, thus dealing a major blow to the governing Conservative Party’s efforts to stop illegal migration. Justice Robert Reed, one of five judges on the panel, said […]
While Africa’s critical mineral reserves and mineral industry are possibly the largest in the world, if African countries are to harness the full potential of these essential resources, local and sustainable value chains must be established, according to experts. Home to 30% of the world’s mineral reserves — found in abundance in South Africa, Zimbabwe, […]