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Turkey: World Leaders Stand with Ankara after Airport Terror Attacks

World leaders from Europe to America stood in support of Turkey following the series of deadly explosions that rocked Istanbul’s busy Ataturk Airport on Tuesday evening in an attack Turkish officials blame on the Islamic State group. About 40 people are confirmed to have been killed, and 147 injured, in the gun and bombing attack. […]

South Africa’s Sanlam Completes Acquisition of Moroccan Insurer Saham

South African financial services company has strengthened its foothold as Africa’s largest insurance firm with the completion of the $1.1 billion purchase of Morocco’s Saham Finances SA after regulators approved the deal. The acquisition, which was sealed on October 9 and has entered into force on October 11, will help Sanlam boost presence in 33 […]

Senegal Records 11 Deaths in Rift Valley Fever Outbreak

Senegal has reported 11 deaths from Rift Valley fever out of 78 confirmed cases since the disease was first detected on 21 September in the northern Saint-Louis region, the Health and Public Hygiene Ministry announced over last week-end. Authorities have called on the public to remain vigilant, adhere strictly to preventive measures, and support health […]