Burkina Faso junta under criticism after bloody jihadist attack
Burkina Faso’s military rulers have been criticized for their approach to counter-terrorism after an attack this month killed more than 100 Burkinabe soldiers in an […]
Month: June 2024
Mali’s Political Crackdown Intensifies as Opposition Figures Sent to Prison
In a troubling development for Mali’s fragile democracy, opposition politicians arrested in a recent government crackdown have been transferred to prisons across the country. This […]
Germany: Morocco’s DGSN-DGST chief visited the venues where the ongoing EURO 2024 matches are taking place
Morocco and Germany have renewed their determination to continue boosting bilateral ties and cooperation, particularly in security. The two countries reaffirmed their willingness to cooperate […]
Morocco, Gambia Ink Cooperation Agreement on Rights of Women and Children
Morocco and the Gambia signed, in Rabat on Tuesday, a cooperation agreement aimed at promoting and protecting the rights of women, children, and people in […]
Ethiopia attracts most FDIs in east Africa – UNCTAD
Ethiopia outperformed its east African neighbors in attracting foreign direct investments (FDIs) in 2023, according to the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Ethiopia […]
Chaos Erupts in Kenya as Tax Protests Turn Violent
Kenya witnessed a day of unprecedented turmoil as anti-tax protesters stormed the parliament, setting part of the building ablaze and forcing lawmakers to flee. The […]
Insect Larvae: A Novel Solution to Congo’s Malnutrition Crisis
In a pioneering effort to combat malnutrition, orphans in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, are being served an unconventional meal: fried palm weevil larvae. This […]
French Court Sides with Cameroon’s Port in Bolloré Legal Tussle
A significant legal victory has been secured by Cameroon’s Port of Douala (PAD) in its longstanding dispute with French conglomerate Bolloré. The Paris Court of […]
Morocco’s Central Bank Lowers Key Rate to 2.75 % & Expects Growth to Reach 4.5 % in 2025
Morocco’s central Bank has decided to lower its key rate by 25 basis points to 2.75 percent and expects the country’s economic growth to reach […]
EU Imposes Sanctions on Key Figures in Sudan’s Conflict
The European Union has taken a firm stance against the ongoing civil war in Sudan by imposing sanctions on six individuals deemed responsible for escalating […]