France seeks Algiers’ cooperation in fight against terrorism

French President François Hollande on Monday paid a short visit to Algeria where he discussed with ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika and Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal a number of security-related issues with focus on the fight against terrorism and the chaotic situation in neighboring Libya. During the seven-hour visit to the North African country, the two […]

Tanzania’s communication sector records impressive boom with 98% penetration

Tanzania’s communication sector has recorded a significant growth as it approaches the saturation point of 100% penetration, according to the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA). Telecom penetration has almost reached its maximum potential, with numbers hovering around 98% in 2022 and the first quarter of 2023, the TCRA has said in its latest report, adding […]

Spain, Morocco’s Main Trading Partner in 2016

For the fourth year in a row, Spain stands as the main trading partner for Morocco in 2016, Morocco’s statistics office said. Spain stands as Morocco’s main trading partner taking 23.3% of the total Moroccan exports and providing 15.7% of its imports in 2016, the same source added. The EU as a whole took 46% […]