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Morocco Third Largest Investor in Côte d’Ivoire in Five Years

Morocco is the third largest investor in Côte d’Ivoire with €313 million invested in the West African country in the last five years, said Thierry Badou, head of the Ivorian investment promotion center (CEPICI). “Morocco, France and Mauritius are the top 3 biggest investors in the country”, said Badou. In 2015, Morocco topped the list […]

Egypt ready for Zimbabwe clash as AFCON campaign begins: Pharaohs coach Hossam Hassan

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan says the Pharaohs are fully prepared for their opening Africa Cup of Nations fixture against Zimbabwe on this December 22, describing the match as a strategic gateway that will shape the team’s momentum throughout the tournament. Speaking ahead of the game, Hassan stressed that the players are acutely aware of […]

Poverty: World Bank to boost lending to Africa

The World Bank’s new president, David Malpass, announced over the week plans to boost lending to African countries to help fight poverty. Malpass made the statement after touring Madagascar, Ethiopia and Mozambique on April 29-May 3. He met with these countries’ leaders and stakeholders and visited World Bank-funded projects. Africa is working at reducing poverty […]