France to deport Tunisians, Algerians flagged as security threats

French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin announced this Monday November 2, on BFMTV he would pay visits to Tunisia and Algeria to discuss the fight against terrorism and the repatriation of nationals registered for radicalism.   The Interior Minister is expected in Tunisia on Nov. 06 to hand over the list of the Tunisians put on […]

Botswana’s ex-president Khama is wanted for criminal charges

An arrest warrant was issued Thursday (29 December) in Botswana for former president Ian Khama who is wanted for the possession of illegal firearms. Botswana’s former leader is believed to be in South Africa, where he went into a self-imposed exile in November last year. The judge issued orders that Ian Khama, who left office […]

Holmarcom to buy BNP Paribas’ majority stake in Morocco’s BMCI

Holmarcom Finance Company has agreed to acquire the 67% controlling stake held by BNP Paribas in Moroccan lender Banque Marocaine pour le Commerce et l’Industrie (BMCI), the two groups said on April 29. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals in Morocco, including from Bank Al‑Maghrib […]