Francophonie

British Newspaper: Algeria’s presidential election takes place amid deteriorating human rights

Algerians go to the polls this Saturday in a presidential election taking place in “a steady erosion of human rights” under incumbent president, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who is expected to win a second five-year term, said the Guardian. Youssef Aouchiche of the Socialist Forces Front (FFS) and Abdellah Hassan Cherif of the Movement of Society for […]

Benin, Bahamas establish diplomatic ties, scrap visa requirements

Benin and Bahamas have established diplomatic and cooperation relations between the two countries and have waived visa requirements for all sorts of passports. Fredrick Mitchell, Bahamas’s Foreign Minister and Benin’s counterpart Olushegun Adjadi Bakari sealed the move on the sidelines of the third South-South Summit (G77 + China) held in Kampala, Uganda. In line with […]

IMF confirms Morocco’s favorable economic prospects, calls for more reforms

The International monetary fund said Morocco could post a growth rate of 4.5% in 2024 from 3% in 2018 if it continues on path of reform and inclusive growth. “Morocco’s medium-term prospects remain favorable, with growth expected to reach 4.5 percent by 2024” the IMF said in a report following Article IV consultations. The North […]