UK Defense Senior Advisor-MENA region- Air Marshal Martin Elliot Sampson

Germany assumes presidency of alliance to support Africa’s Sahel

Germany has taken over the rotating one-year presidency of the Sahel Alliance — a key development body from the region — with Berlin saying that jobs, agriculture, and security will be its top priorities during the tenure. Germany’s Development Minister Svenja Schulze traveled to Mauritania earlier this week to formally take over the presidency of […]

Morocco’s Bank of Africa reports $260 mln profit in 2023

Morocco’s Bank of Africa said its 2023 profit increased 16% to 260 million dollars last year, with a net banking income of 1.7 billion dollars, up 9%.   African branches contributed by 56% in this performance while Moroccan business accounted for 42% of total earnings, the bank said.   Bank of Africa, previously known as […]

Tunisia waives COVID19 vaccine passport, PCR test for foreign travelers

Tunisia’s Health ministry announced Thursday the decision to scrap requirement for COVID19 vaccine passport and PCR test for travelers visiting the country as infections continue to dwindle down at home and on the international front. The decision came as the north African country reported Tuesday 0 case of COVID-19-related death. During the weekly report, the […]