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DRC: At least twelve killed in new massacre near Beni

A new assault by an armed group on Monday evening in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo left at least 12 people dead, According to medical sources. This new massacre attributed to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), took place southeast of the city of Beni. Several houses were also burnt down. The number of people […]

How to Attract FDI to Maghreb: Casablanca Financial City a la ‘Shenzhen’

When in January 2013 the chief of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Christine Lagarde, attended the 5th international conference of finance ministers and central banks governors of the Maghreb countries, she talked about the necessity of boosting growth and employment within the region, while also reminding the distinguished audience that political issues still constitute a […]

Algeria: Three senior army officers die in helicopter crash

A helicopter of the Algerian navy crashed Wednesday at sea in Tipaza governorate killing the three-man crew onboard. An MS-25 Merlin crashed into the sea during a technical drill, , the ministry of defense said. The crew was made of a lieutenant and two lieutenant-colonels. The ministry did not provide any explanation for the tragedy. […]