Libya
Newly released documents show Tony Blair lobbied Libya for arms deal
Recently declassified documents from the UK Cabinet Office have shed light on former Prime Minister Tony Blair’s efforts to
German Development Minister Schulze is on a visit to the region in what Deutsche Welle report is a way to “demonstrate a willingness to talk to the ruling military junta. In Benin, she'll support Berlin's effort to boost confidence in state structures.” Germany currently chairs the Sahel Alliance, a key development body in the conflict-torn region, which makes efforts to boost trust in state structures in countries such as Burkina Faso, and across West Africa.
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Libya
Newly released documents show Tony Blair lobbied Libya for arms deal
Recently declassified documents from the UK Cabinet Office have shed light on former Prime Minister Tony Blair’s efforts to
Morocco
Morocco identifies MAD 12 billion in untapped export opportunities to African markets
Morocco has identified export opportunities worth MAD 12 billion (USD 1.18 billion) in African markets, announced Secretary of State
Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast is latest African country to announce withdrawal of French troops
Ivory Coast’s President Alassane Ouattara, declared in a year-end speech on Tuesday that French troops will withdraw from the
Egypt
Egypt completes successful trial of Suez Canal extension
Egyptian authorities announced the successful passage of two ships through a newly constructed 10-kilometer extension of the Suez Canal, according