New book warns of France’s ‘double blindness’ towards Algerian regime

Amid worsening tension between Paris and Algiers, former French ambassador to Algeria Xavier Driencourt offers a sharp critique of France’s long-standing diplomatic posture toward Algeria in his new book France–Algérie: le double aveuglement (“France–Algeria: The Double Blindness”). The book refers on the one hand to France’s blindness to the true nature of the Algerian regime, […]

Egypt’s stock market, Global Carbon Council to expand regional climate action scope

The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Global Carbon Council (GCC) to enhance regional climate activities, Arab Finance reports citing an emailed press release. According to the agreement, carbon footprint certificates registered with the Global Carbon Council will be available for trading on the EGX, allowing investors to diversify their […]

Lloyds to Open Office in Morocco, Africa’s Gateway

Lloyds, the world leader in insurance & reinsurance, is bracing to install its African base in Casablanca Finance City (CFC), says Moroccan newspaper l’Economiste. After several months of talks, Lloyds group has finally obtained CFC status, which allows the British firm to operate in Casablanca and sell its services & products to African countries. CFC, […]