AFD celebrates 30 years of activity in Morocco

Russia re-opens embassy in Burkina Faso after nearly 32-year absence

Russia has re-opened its Embassy in Burkina Faso’s capital Ouagadougou, nearly 32 years after shutting down the mission. This comes amid growing ties between the two countries. Russia’s Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso, Alexei Saltykov witnessed the ceremony alongside his host, Burkina Faso’s top diplomat, Karamoko Jean Marie Traore. The Russian diplomat underscored […]

Morocco Tops North African Countries in Sustainable Economic Development

Morocco has ranked first in North Africa and third in the continent in terms of sustainable economic development, said the London-based Mo Ibrahim Foundation. Sustainable economic development has enabled Morocco to improve its economic governance notes the 2016 Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG) which rates 54 African nations against criteria such as security, human […]

Algiera’s Ruling Party Asks Ailing Bouteflika to Run for Fifth Term

Algeria’s ruling FLN party urged ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to run for a fifth term despite his frail health, which made his public appearances a thing of the past. “FLN wants the president to continue his mission he started in 1999, as head of the state,” said FLN Secretary General Djamel Ould Abbes, at a […]