EU-Algeria FTA deal heading for deadlock

The long awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Algeria and the European Union, expected to enter into force Sept.1, risks to be botched up as Algerian political leaders, businessmen and economists continue to criticize the deal as imbalanced, warning it will undermine the country’s economic sovereignty. Despite years of preparations, the free trade deal is […]

Morocco Top African Investment Destination- Quantum Global Says

Morocco was ranked the most attractive African economy for investments in the Africa Investment Index 2018 issued by Quantum Global. Morocco earned the title of Africa’s top investment destination thanks notably to an improving economy, increased foreign direct investment flow and low external debt levels in addition to propitious business climate among others. “Morocco has […]

Ukraine seeks to woo Africa and ‘Global South’ in push to challenge Russia

Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with “Global South” leaders during an Arab League and a Group of Seven (G7) summits last week while the country’s foreign minister is on a tour of Africa this week, all aimed at broadening support for Ukraine in its war against Russia. Zelenskyy held talks with India’s Narendra Modi and […]