Banque Centrale Populaire signs deal with Banque de Madagascar et de l’Océan Indien (BMOI)

At UN, Morocco debunks Algerian allegations on Tindouf camps

In a letter to the members of the UN Security Council, Morocco debunked a series of allegations used by Algeria to deny its responsibility over the continuing suffering of the population held in the Tindouf camps. The letter was sent by Morocco’s representative to the UN, Omar Hilale, in response to Algerian claims put forward […]

Senegal’s corruption probe deepens with indictment of fifth ex-minister

Senegal’s sweeping anti-corruption campaign has reached a new milestone as former community development minister Amadou Mansour Faye becomes the fifth top official from the previous government to be indicted. The High Court of Justice, a special tribunal established to try ex-officials, charged Faye with embezzling over $4.6 million in public funds and ordered his immediate […]

Egypt strengthens naval fleet with U.S and French ships

Egypt has boosted its naval fleet with three military ships from the U.S and France. Two U.S fast missile boats and a French FREMM (European multipurpose frigate) were delivered to Cairo during separate ceremonies. The American embassy in Egypt stated that the ships will contribute towards “ensuring regional security, countering terrorism, and protecting global commerce” […]