France Loans Morocco €128 million to buy Locomotives

France granted a 128 million euro loan to fund the locomotives that Morocco’s national railway operator (ONCF) plans to purchase as part of its development program. The loan will boost the ONCF shift to electric railway in line with Morocco’s environmental commitment. ONCF posted a net profit of 223 million Dirhams in 2016, up 31% […]

Mauritanian President seeks re-election in June

Ould Ghazouani, who has been Mauritania’s President since 2019, said he will run for a second term in June elections. “I have deemed it appropriate to address you directly, dear compatriots, through this letter, to inform you of my decision to present myself to you, so that you renew your confidence in me for a […]

Japan contributes 900,000 euros to Madagascar’s election basket Fund

Japan has provided Madagascar with 900,000 euros to go into the basket Fund set up by the UNDP, earmarked to back the electoral process. The African country is set to hold presidential elections in November 2023 and subsequent legislatives and municipal polls. The UNDP has set up the basket to mobilize funds for the electoral […]