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Gadaffi’s Son Should Influence Libyan Politics, Russia Says

Russia has endorsed the credentials of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, saying the son of the former President should play a role in the North African nation’s political life. According to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov, one of Saif’s representatives had delivered a letter from him to Moscow earlier this month. Bogdanov was quoted as saying: […]

Niger recalls ambassador to Cote d’Ivoire for consultation

The National Council for the Safeguarding of the Country, the junta in power in Niger, recalled Monday August 14 the country’s Ambassador to Cote d’Ivoire in reaction to the Ivorian leader’s push for military intervention to restore deposed leader Mohamed Bazoum. The decision followed recent remarks by Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara that indicated his “eagerness” […]

Fitch Deems Morocco’s Capital Markets Well Developed

Capital markets are reasonably deep and well developed in Morocco wherein institutional investors buy long-term senior and subordinated bonds issued by Moroccan banks, says Fitch Ratings in its latest report on Moroccan retail housing finance market. The introduction of a covered bonds market in Morocco would support continued strong growth of retail mortgage lending, adds […]