Carlos-Ghosn

Somalia welcomes Egypt’s offer to deploy troops

Somalia said it welcomes an Egyptian offer to deploy troops once the mandate of an African Union peace keeping mission expires in December. The decision is seen from Ethiopia as a hostile move, amid tension between Cairo and Addis Ababa over the Ethiopian renaissance dam. Somalian officials issued a statement following a summit in the […]

Moroccan stock exchange launches futures market

Moroccan financial regulators announced the launch of the futures market which would help the Casablanca stock exchange attract more investors. The launch was announced in a ceremony by bourse regulator AMMC, the finance ministry and the central bank, who all highlighted the importance of the financial instrument in the reforms launched by the country to […]

Algeria: Protests Grow against Bouteflika’s 5th Term

Thousands of Algerian protesters staged demonstrations in several provinces over the weekend to express their opposition to the candidacy of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika for a 5th term in April election. Mass rallies were organized in the provinces of Bejaia, Khorata, Bordj Bou Arreridj, Tizi Ouzou and other cities. The protesters voiced their discontent and anger […]