Burking Faso proposes establishing joint Russia-Africa bank to promote trade

Africa should aim at creating a joint bank with Russia to facilitate financial transactions between both sides and promote trade, according to one of Burkina Faso’s leading political figures. “I think that when it comes to strengthening cooperation with Russia in key areas of the economy, it is very important that we explore the possibility […]

Morocco, Mali Cement Bilateral Cooperation with Five New Agreements

Morocco and Mali signed five cooperation agreements covering transport, logistics and employment as the two countries continue to build on the momentum ushered by two Royal visits to Bamako in 2013 and 2014. The agreements were signed in Rabat Thursday at a ceremony co-chaired by Head of the Moroccan government, Saad Eddine El Othmani and […]

Beijing is a better ally for Africa than Western countries – Chinese Foreign Ministry

The Chinese Foreign Ministry Monday said the Asian giant is a better ally for Africa than Western countries as the continent is increasingly the target of rivalry among global powers. Wang Wenbin, the spokesman of the ministry said during a press briefing Monday China can provide assistance to Africa in places and at a time […]