Amnesty denounces escalating human rights violations in Niger
Amnesty International has condemned Niger’s military rulers for escalating human rights violations since they seized power in July 2023. The rights group’s new report highlights […]
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South Sudan Government Orders Civilians to Evacuate Following Deadly Airstrike
On Monday March 17, the Government of South Sudan issued a directive for civilians to vacate a northern region, just a day after the military […]
Morocco’s central bank makes second consecutive cut in key rate to 2.25%
Morocco’s central bank continues its monetary easing policy cutting the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.25%, the second consecutive reduction to bolster […]
Morocco’s Industrial Acceleration Zones Experience Presented at 57th UNECA Session
Morocco’s Minister of Industry and Trade Riyad Mezzour presented Morocco’s experience in creating industrial acceleration zones to the 57th session of the UNECA and the […]
AU-PSC Chair, Morocco, Holds Informal Meetings with Countries in Political Transition
Morocco, chair of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) for the month of March, convened informal consultations in Addis Ababa […]
Rwanda Cuts Diplomatic Ties with Belgium Amid Escalating Tensions Over DR Congo Conflict
Rwanda severed diplomatic relations with Belgium on March 17, accusing the European nation of “consistently undermining” the country during the ongoing conflict in the Democratic […]
DRC: M23 Rebels Withdraw from Peace Talks, Citing International Sanctions and Ongoing Conflict
The M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, has announced on Monday March 17 its withdrawal from peace talks scheduled for this March 18 with the […]
Tunisia: Rescue of 612 Migrants, Recovery of 18 Bodies after Boats Capsizing
Tunisia’s national guard has reported on Monday March 17 the rescue of 612 migrants and the recovery of 18 bodies following multiple boats capsizings off […]
EGYPT: SCZone Signs $10 Million Deal with Chinese Textile Firm to Establish Garment Factory in Qantara West
The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) has signed a land usufruct agreement with Jiangsu Guotai, a leading Chinese textile and garment company, to establish a […]
South African Opposition Urges Firm Stance in US Diplomatic Row
Opposition parties across South Africa’s political spectrum have called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to resist “bullying” from the United States following Washington’s abrupt expulsion of […]