Mauritanian FM Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed,

Mauritania: New cabinet lineup unveiled

Mauritania Monday unveiled the new cabinet lineup marked by the exit all former ministers who served under ex-President Mohamed Ould Abdelaziz and who are suspected in an investigation into the 11 years of rule of the former leader. President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani last week appointed Mohamed Ould Bilal Prime Minister and tasked him […]

Egypt’s stock market, Global Carbon Council to expand regional climate action scope

The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Global Carbon Council (GCC) to enhance regional climate activities, Arab Finance reports citing an emailed press release. According to the agreement, carbon footprint certificates registered with the Global Carbon Council will be available for trading on the EGX, allowing investors to diversify their […]

Nigeriens, experts applaud junta’s repeal of EU-backed anti-migration law

The European Union is “very concerned about the consequences” of the latest decision by Niger’s military leaders to revoke an EU-backed law criminalizing transportation of migrants north from Agadez to Libya and Algeria for onward transition to Europe. Over the weekend, Niger’s junta government signed an order abrogating the controversial legislation, known as Law 2015-36, […]