The EBRD’s 2011 Annual Meeting in Astana, Kazakhstan, 20-21 May 2011

Sahara: São Tomé & Príncipe Backs Morocco’s Autonomy Plan, Lauds Royal Atlantic Initiatives

São Tomé and Príncipe has reiterated unwavering support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and Autonomy plan offered for the Sahara, saying this realistic plan has been endorsed by the UN Security Council in its resolution 2797. During a meeting held Tuesday in Rabat with Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita, the Foreign minister of this African country Ilza […]

Gambia: Two army officers arrested over alleged foiled coup plot

Gambia’s security services have arrested two military officers who are suspected of being involved in a coup attempt against President Adama Barrow last week, Gambia’s government spokesperson said. The government said on 21 December that a group of soldiers had been arrested in connection with the alleged plot to overthrow President Barrow’s government in the […]

Algeria Continues to Reel under Impact of Oil Prices Fall-IMF

Despite a sizable fiscal consolidation in 2017, the fiscal and current account deficits remain large in Algeria, which continues to face important challenges posed by the fall in oil prices four years ago, the IMF said. The fall in oil revenues was mostly felt in Algeria’s reserves which fell by $17 billion to $96 billion […]