DRC: Burundi forces exit Congo amid M23 advance

In a significant development undermining Congo’s military position, Burundian forces have begun withdrawing from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, despite official denials from Burundi’s military spokesman, Reuters reported. This retreat coincides with the M23 rebels’ continued territorial expansion and mounting humanitarian concerns. The United Nations human rights office has reported disturbing developments, including the execution […]

Guerguarat: Ivorian President assures King Mohammed VI of his country’s solidarity, hails restraint shown by Morocco

The President of Côte d’Ivoire, Mr. Alassane Ouattara, has assured King Mohammed VI of his country’s solidarity and full support for the initiatives aimed at further mobilizing the United Nations Secretary General in favor of strict compliance with the status of the buffer zone of Guerguarat. In a letter sent to the Sovereign, President Ouattara […]

European Bank outlines its priorities in Egypt

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has placed a great deal of interest in the Egyptian private sector and with a total budget of €688m dedicated to investments in 30 projects in Egypt and other regional countries such as Morocco, Tunisia and Jordan. With nine projects over the past 18months, the bank has […]