Abdelaziz Bouteflika

Algeria: Largest Regional Pharmacy

Algeria has already concluded four partnership agreements with French companies as the presidential visit goes on. The agreements cover areas like pharmaceutical, medical devices and food. Companies from the two countries will be going into joint ventures for the establishment of projects with investments rules fixed at 51%-49%, as stated in rules governing foreign investment […]

Egypt greenlights new oil exploration deals with Russia’s Lukoil

The Egyptian Parliament has endorsed two significant oil agreements, authorizing the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources to formalize contracts with Russian energy giant Lukoil, further cementing Cairo’s strategic alliance with Moscow in the energy sector. The first deal grants exploration and production rights to Lukoil Overseas Egypt Ltd., in partnership with the South Valley […]

Morocco: Phosphates exports soared in Q1 to $2.4 billion

Morocco’s exports of phosphates and derivatives doubled in the first quarter of 2022 reaching $2.4 billion against $1.3 billion reported same period last year. According to latest data published by Moroccan Exchange Control Office, the positive financial results achieved by the state-owned phosphate OCP group are due to fertilizers’ higher prices which surged from $296 […]