West Africa Should Decide on Common Currency by 2020: Ivory Coast
Western African countries who meet conditions should declare together whether they will
join a common currency for the region by 2020, Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara. Last month the 15-member Economic Community of the West African...
Ethiopia: 90% of Children ‘Multidimensional’ Poor
In spite of marked improvements in the levels of poverty in Ethiopia, 90% of children under the age of 10 are poor, according to a new UN Development Program report. This sobering statistic was...
Greater Response Needed to Worsening West African Violence: U.N. Head
According to the head of the United Nations, Islamist attacks are spreading so fast in West Africa that the region should consider bolstering its response beyond current military efforts, and donors should back such...
Morocco Is Consolidating Itself as Gateway for Investment Between Europe and Africa
Rabat, Morocco (PortSEurope) July 17, 2019 – “Morocco enjoys an extraordinary geostrategic position thanks to its Mediterranean-Atlantic coastline and its proximity to the European continent,” said Spanish Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism, Maria...
Sudan: Is It Being Exploited by Foreign Powers?
Opposition leaders in Sudan say its military rulers are being exploited by foreign powers, eager to take advantage of the country's natural resources and strategic location. According to Central Bank of Sudan, main destinations...
