French Axens & Nigerian BUA

French Senate report urges end to 1968 deal facilitating residence of Algerians

A French Senate report denounced and urged an end to the 1968 accords with Algeria which facilitate the travel, employment, and residence of Algerians in France, against the backdrop of worsening tensions between Paris and Algiers. The report, which was elaborated as part of a review of French migratory policies, said France should either review […]

Morocco poised to become EV industry hub- Chatham House

Morocco is well-positioned to become a global hub for electric vehicle industries (EV) thanks to its control of the world’s largest phosphates reserves, its free trade deals with the EU and the US, availability of skilled labour and a growing automotive sector, London-based Chtaham House said. Morocco has attracted Chinese EV battery giants looking to […]

Nigeria targets $2bln World Bank loan

Africa’s most populous nation is eying a $2 billion World Bank loan to help address pressing challenges and back up hard currency reserves, the government said. The country qualifies for the financing and has the support of other regional banks such as the African Development Bank, Nigerian finance minister Wale Edun said on the sidelines […]