Attijariwafa Bank Expects Egypt’s Unit to be its Major Growth Driver

Leading Moroccan bank, Attijariwafa Bank, is expecting its newly acquired Egyptian unit to be its major growth driver in coming years and is planning to expand its operations by adding new branches and hiring staff. The bank anticipates that the Egyptian operation will contribute 12% to 14% of its net income in 2018, with revenue […]

Tunisia dismantles ISIS recruiting cells, signs €20m aid with France

Few days after Tunisia lifted the state of emergency decreed in July, the interior ministry announced on Tuesday that police neutralized three recruiting “cells” for the Islamic State and arrested 11 people. The statement released by the interior ministry said the dismantled three cells were recruiting youths and sending them to Libya to join the […]

Mauritania: Presidential candidates doubt elections credibility

Presidential elections in Mauritania are slated for June 21 but majority of the opposition parties, amongst them are the main parties, have decided to boycott it because the results can already been determined. Only four candidates will be challenging President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz for the seat. The opposition coalition, National Forum for Democracy and […]