Sahara: Pdts of Burkina Faso, Comoros, Sao Tome & Principe Back UN-Exclusive Process

The Presidents of Burkina Faso, Comoros and Sao Tome and Principe have expressed , at the UN General Assembly, strong support to the process initiated under the exclusive auspice of the United Nations to reach an enduring political solution to the Sahara issue. “Burkina Faso reiterates its support for the ongoing political process, led under […]

Mauritania: President Ould Abdel Aziz promises to quit power in 2019

Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz has promised to quit power at the end of his term in 2019, reports say. President Ould Abdel Aziz announced his decision during a meeting with Western diplomats accredited to Nouakchott. Former army general Ould Abdel Aziz came to power following a military coup in 2008 which toppled former […]

Fitch Ratings to leave Tunisia

Reports are being featured that the Fitch Ratings Maghreb, the branch of the rating agency overseeing the region, is winding up its activities in Tunisia and will be closing its doors in the country by the end of the year. It seems as if the decision is prompted by the ongoing global financial crises with […]