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France suspends joint military operations with Malian forces

France has suspended joint military operations with Malian forces as a precautionary measure, the French Ministry of the Armed Forces said Thursday, June 3, adding that the decision was linked to the ongoing political transition in Mali and would be reassessed in the coming days. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the […]

Moroccan Banks Operating in 22 African Countries (Financial Times)

Moroccan banks are operating now in 22 African countries and around 17 per cent of their foreign activity is on the continent, says Financial Times in a special report shedding lights on Morocco’s economic potentials. “These African countries represent a real growth potential given the level of banking penetration, which remains one of the weakest […]

Sudan: TMC to retain top leadership of the country in interim administration

The Sudanese Transitional Military Council (TMC) Thursday said it will retain “sovereign authority only”, while civilians will hold the post of Prime Minister and all other ministerial portfolios. The announcement was made by TMC’s spokesman Shams El Din Kabbashi as the military council, the uprising leading group, Sudan Professional Association (SPA) and the opposition are […]