Category: AFRICA
South Sudan narrowly avoids huge shock for USA basketball
The United States came from 16 points down to avoid one of the biggest shocks in basketball history in a dramatic 101-100 victory over South […]
Tensions rise as UK refuses asylum seeker returns from Ireland
The UK government is unlikely to take back asylum seekers who have crossed into Ireland until EU-wide asylum rules are changed, a minister has said. […]
Portugal’s debate over colonial and slavery reparations resurfaces
By Alison Roberts The Portuguese government has said it has no plans to pay reparations for the country’s role in transatlantic slavery and colonialism. The […]
Surprise winners, shock losers in 32-team World Cup group stage
After Jamaica clinched a spot in the last 16 of the Women’s World Cup at the expense of soccer giants Brazil on Wednesday, one reporter […]
Ons Jabeur and Aryna Sabalenka both make their way back into the Wimbledon semifinals
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) – From where Ons Jabeur was sitting on Centre Court, a spot in the Wimbledon semifinals was as good as guaranteed. The […]
Morocco to review its fisheries partnership with EU
Morocco is reviewing its current fisheries partnership with the EU in a way that takes into account its own fishing strategy and biological factors, Foreign […]
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Development banks can boost lending by $200 bln – Paris summit
PARIS – Multilateral development banks are expected to unlock $200 billion in extra firepower for emerging economies by running their balance sheets more tightly and […]
IMF working on global central bank digital currency platform
RABAT – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is working on a platform for central bank digital currencies (CDBCs) to enable transactions between countries, IMF Managing […]
Morocco’s OCP plans $7 billion green ammonia plant to avert supply problems
RABAT – Morocco’s OCP plans to invest $7 billion in an ammonia plant using green hydrogen, produced from renewable fuel, it told Reuters, as one of […]
Auto firms race to secure non-Chinese graphite for EVs as shortages loom
LONDON – Automakers, including Tesla and Mercedes, are rushing to lock in graphite supply from outside dominant producer China, as demand for electric vehicle (EV) […]