French President Emmanuel Macron said France had set no numerical target for visas issued to Algerian citizens and was showing “no laxity” on the issue, distancing himself from comments by France’s ambassador to Algiers that had been interpreted as signalling an easing of visa restrictions. Government spokeswoman Maud Bregeon said Macron made the remarks during […]
Two African countries — Nigeria and South Africa — have been listed among the most crypto-savvy countries in the world, according to a new 2023 global survey that also found that the use of cryptocurrency remains a contentious issue in numerous markets across the region. According to the 2023 global survey by Consensys and YouGov, […]
French Credit Insurance Company Coface has downgraded Algeria ratings to C, the lowest grade, over serious concerns of social frustrations boiling in the oil-producing country wherein high risks of social turmoil are exacerbated by the volatility of oil prices. The Algerian growth “slowed in 2017 due to the state’s dwindling financial resources and public spending […]
