The House of Representatives, Libya’s parliament based in Tobruk, has rejected a team of cabinet ministers presented by Prime Minister Abdullah al-Thinni to form the new government. The rejection comes as another blow to the political transition of a country that seems to head for a civil war. According to Speaker Faraj Hashim, one of […]
Morocco has been chosen to co-chair Africa Focus Group, set up by the Global Coalition to defeat ISIS, in recognition for the key role played by the Kingdom in the fight against terrorism. Morocco will chair the Group along with the United States, Italy and Niger. The newly set up group is tasked with enhancing […]
Thanks to decades of investments, Moroccan major banks increased their market share in the 8 countries of the West African economic community (ECOWAS) to 21%. A recent ECOWAS report highlighted the expansion of Morocco’s Attijari Wafabank, BCP and Bank of Africa, whose activities dominate some countries such as Mali. In Mali, the three banks have […]
