Niger to open export-processing zone
Niger has announced a plan to set up an export-processing zone to become more attractive and indirectly increase its economic comfort. According to communiqué released […]
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South Africa: unemployment hits 29%, 11-year high
Unemployment rate in South Africa has jumped to its highest since the global financial crisis more than a decade ago, data showed on Tuesday. The […]
Sahara settlement: Morocco remains committed to UN-led political process
King Mohammed VI has reiterated Morocco’s firm and earnest commitment to the political process for the settlement of the Sahara issue, conducted under the aegis […]
Morocco to revamp its development model for comprehensive take-off
Morocco braces for a new phase of a development model that builds on past achievements to tackle social inequalities and regional disparities, said King Mohammed […]
South Sudan: Troika reiterates commitment to lasting peace
The Troika (the United States, United Kingdom, and Norway) have reaffirmed their commitment to the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)-led South Sudan peace process and […]
Nigerian police frees four abducted Turks
The Nigerian police have secured the release of four Turkish construction workers kidnapped one week ago. Police spokesman, Frank Mba, told AFP Sunday, the four […]
Liberia President George Weah eyes new agricultural bank
Liberia’s President George Weah has announced that his government was contemplating the establishment of an agricultural bank. He underlined that his government is committed to […]
Nigeria: Suspected Boko Haram attack on a funeral leaves 65 dead
In Nigeria, at least 65 people died in attacks by suspected Islamists in northeastern Borno region, state television reported on Sunday. According to local government […]
Kenya launches Africa’s largest wind power plant
In Kenya, President Uhuru Kenyatta has launched Africa’s largest wind farm project in a bid to boost the country’s power generation capacity and reach its […]
Somalia: UN chief condemns deadly attacks on Mogadishu Mayor’s offices
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned Wednesday’s deadly terror attacks in Somalia, that targeted the offices of the mayor of Mogadishu, reportedly killing six Government […]