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Nigeria enforces a yearly levy on expatriate employees

Nigeria has introduced a compulsory yearly levy for companies hiring foreign workers, charging $15,000 for directors and $10,000 for other employees. The aim is to prompt foreign companies to hire more Nigerians. Diplomatic mission staff and government officials are exempt. President Bola Tinubu has cautioned against misusing the levy to deter investors. He stressed the […]

Morocco welcomes steps to narrow Qatar-GCC gap

Morocco expressed optimism and satisfaction at the recent development to end the rift between Qatar and other Gulf Cooperation Council member states.   The Moroccan foreign ministry has voiced hope to see a lasting agreement to this dispute with a view to restoring the cohesion of the GCC and fostering stability and Arab unity.   […]

Tanzania Supports Morocco’s Return to African Union

Tanzania’s President John Joseph Magufuli Pombe has expressed his country’s full support to Morocco’s bid to rejoin the African Union and to retake “its legitimate seat”. In a joint statement issued at the end of the official visit paid by King Mohammed VI to Tanzania (Oct.23-25), Magufuli voiced willingness to support and defend Morocco’s return […]