Image: Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) fighters ride atop of military vehicles as they celebrate victory in Raqqa

Moroccan Attijariwafa Bank Inks Partnership Accords with Ivorian Defense Ministry

Moroccan Attijariwafa Bank Group has inked two partnership agreements with the Ministry of Defense of Côte d’Ivoire, showing the two countries strong determination to improve the working and living conditions for the members of the Ivorian army. The two deals were signed in Abidjan under the chairmanship of President Alassane Ouattara and King Mohammed VI […]

Rwanda struggles to contain Marburg virus outbreak

Rwanda reported 8 deaths up to Sept 30 from Marburg virus, which shares many properties with Ebola, as authorities race the clock to contain the spread of the virus. Most of the deaths were reported among medics operating in an intensive care unit, Rwanda’s health minister Sabin Nsanzimana said. At least 20 cases have been […]

Norwegian Yara International pulls out of Cameroon

Yara International ASA, a global leader in plant nutrition headquartered in Oslo, Norway, announced its withdrawal from Cameroon following a deal to sell its majority stake in Yara Cameroon to NJS Group, a minority shareholder and longstanding partner. Per the deal, NJS Group takes over the 65% stake held by Yara International France in the […]