US ambassador to Rabat David-Fischer

Tunisia’s autocrat curbs central bank independence

Tunisia’s president Kais Saied extended his power grab to the central bank, undermining the independence of the monetary policy in a country that suffers from an aggravating fiscal and economic crisis. Saied made the statement as he seeks direct financing of the state budget by the central bank, a move many economists warn would further […]

Egypt’s Army Chief Sisi Endorsed to Run for Presidency

A presidential bid by the Egypts’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has been endorsed by the country’s military body earlier this week. The announcement came just hours after Sisi was promoted to field marshal. Sisi who has not yet officially announced his intentions enjoys wide popularity throughout the North African country where he is largely […]

Nigeria to attract $48bn oil investment – NNPC Boss

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) plans to attract $48.04 billion in oil and gas investments over the next seven years, Group MD, Maikanti Baru, said on Monday. Baru who was speaking during a session at the 2019 edition of the International Petroleum Week in London, called on investors from across the globe to take […]