Theresa May in Africa

Niger: Tchiani sworn in as transitional president, cementing his grip on power

Abdourahamane Tchiani, the leader of Niger’s military junta, has been officially sworn in as the Sahel country’s transitional president, marking the beginning of a five-year rule under a new charter that replaces the constitution. The ceremony took place in Niamey on Wednesday (26 March), and Tchiani, who led the July 2023 coup that ousted democratically […]

World Bank Calls for Propping up Moroccan Exporting Companies

The World Bank has stressed the need to support Moroccan companies to enable them better penetrate markets, develop and export their goods, services and products. In an analysis on the situation of the private sector in the North African Kingdom, the WB experts say favorable business environment requires the setting up of conditions conducive to […]

Algeria: Lawyers join popular mass protests, decry unlawful interference in their profession

The Algerian lawyers have joined the popular mass protest movement rocking their country, demanding a civilian democratic state and denouncing the wrongful interference of the rulers who are undermining the independence of legal profession. The Union of attorneys started on Sunday a five-day protest movement which will continue by the bar associations of Tizi Ouzou, […]