Niger attack on soldiers

Algeria: Paris-based Jeune Afrique Magazine banned

Paris-based and Africa-oriented media Jeune Afrique (JA) has roasted Algerian authorities after local authorities imposed a partial ban on its publications over alleged economy challenges. JA last week issued a statement over the ban, which it said has been unilateral. “Since April 23, our magazine has been absent from the kiosks in Algeria,” the statement […]

Egypt: 3 army officers sentenced to death in secret trail over plot against al-Sissi

Three Egyptian army officers have been sentenced to death over plotting assassination of President al-Sissi, reports reveal. According to The New Arab quoting Egyptian judicial sources, the three army officers whose names have not been revealed were tried in complete secrecy two weeks ago and were charged for attempting a coup and plotting the assassination […]

Morocco on course to double private investments by 2035

Morocco wants private investors to take the lead in spurring economic growth by increasing their share in total investments in the country to two-thirds, Moroccan investment and economy minister said. Morocco will adopt an investment charter that is designed to encourage private investment in the country, where the state was historically the main investor, finance […]