Initiative 3S in AFrica

Morocco’s Central Bank distinguished for anti-corruption measures

Morocco’s central bank, known as Bank Al-Maghrib, received ISO 37001 certification in recognition for its Anti-Corruption Management System. The bank has received this certification on its 60th anniversary following the audit conducted by Euro-Compliance in October 2019, Bank Al-Maghrib said in a press release. This certification will further strengthen Bank Al-Maghrib’s actions, in terms of […]

COMESA: AfDB approves $300m to boost trade and economic development

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved about $300 million to finance trade and economic development in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA). The $300 million support facility for the Eastern and Southern African Trade & Development Bank (TDB) was announced on Wednesday. According to AfDB, the COMESA regional trade and project […]

Algeria: Is Desert Tourism Doomed to Collapse?

Southern Algeria is dominated by the Sahara desert. The dunes, mountains and wilderness of the region have been seducing adventure travelers for decades but the lure seems close to fading away. However, the tourism industry in southern Algeria will probably suffer seriously after the latest attack on a gas and oil field in In Amenas. […]