Israel’s economy minister visits Morocco to cement trade ties
Rabat – An Israeli minister arrived in Morocco on Sunday for a visit aimed at developing economic and trade ties,... Read more
21 Feb, 2022
France says Macron, Putin agree to work for east Ukraine ceasefire
Paris – French President Emmanuel Macron and Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Sunday agreed to work for a ceasefire... Read more
21 Feb, 2022
Benin exhibits stolen treasures returned by France
Cotonou – Benin President Patrice Talon on Saturday inaugurated an exhibition of historic treasures returned by France last year,... Read more
20 Feb, 2022
Mali asks France to pull out troops ‘without delay’
Bamako – Mali’s army-led government asked France on Friday to withdraw its troops from the Sahel state “without delay”, calling... Read more
19 Feb, 2022
What next for Mali as France plans military pullout?
Bamako – France’s announcement on Thursday that it will withdraw its military from Mali marks a profound shift in... Read more
18 Feb, 2022
Sites of Ukraine defence ministry, state banks under cyberattack
Kyiv – Ukraine said on Tuesday that the sites of the country’s defence ministry and armed forces as well as... Read more
16 Feb, 2022
EU chief unveils 150bn-euro investment plan for Africa
Dakar – EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday unveiled plans to muster investment of more than 150... Read more
11 Feb, 2022
UK readies 1 000 more troops as Johnson visits Nato, Poland
London – Britain said on Wednesday it was ready to deploy 1 000 more troops to deal with any... Read more
10 Feb, 2022
Sanctioned Mali seeking ‘compromise’ with West African neighbours
Bamako – Mali’s ruling junta said on Wednesday that it was in talks with the West African bloc Ecowas,... Read more
10 Feb, 2022
Africa’s ‘most reliable partner’ is Europe, says EU chief
Dakar – As China and Russia court impoverished and fragile African states with offers of security or loans, EU chief... Read more
9 Feb, 2022
