Zambian-MP Grace Njapau

Morocco, Second Biggest Market for French Weapons in Africa

Morocco bought €127 million worth of French arms in 2016, making it the second weapon market for France in Africa, said the French Defense Ministry. Morocco came second in terms of spending on French arms behind Egypt, which spent €1.3 billion in the same year, the Ministry said in a report. Since 2012, French arm […]

Bleak Economic Outlook Bodes Ill for Algeria’s Stability

The stability of the Algerian regime has long rested on its generous handouts powered by its oil revenues. With the oil price plunge, and which is set to continue, the Algerian government is bracing for tougher times threatening to erode its social peace. The oil price slump, which started in 2014 dealt a heavy blow […]

Morocco orders R-Pharm Covid-19 vaccine

Morocco placed an order with Russian drug maker R-Pharm to acquire Covid-19 vaccine produced under a license from the UK’s AstraZenica, the health ministry said. AstraZenica developped the vaccine together with Oxford and R-Pharm has received the highest portion of vaccine orders globally so far. The deal was distantly signed by health minister Khaled Ait […]