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Why the Maghreb matters to the world’s oceans
North-West African states have a growing role to play in ocean governance—and global frameworks should reflect it. As diplomats
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Earlier this week during a visit to Moscow Sudan's Foreign Minister Ali Youssef said that a deal had been signed with Russia to establish a naval base on the war-torn country's Red Sea coast. The BBC, quoting Ali Youssef, said there were "no obstacles" to it and they were in "complete agreement" with Russia over the development of the port. Russia would join the US, France and China in having a presence off the Horn of Africa, regarded as a key trading route.
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