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Morocco, France wrap up business summit with 20 deals

Moroccan and French businessmen ended a summit, on the sidelines of a visit by the French President to Rabat, with the signing of twenty agreements covering key areas of desalination, finance, banking, water management, and education. Speaking at the closing of the event, President Macron urged the business community in both countries to work together […]

Tanzania: Brutal killing of opposition figure sparks outrage, calls for justice

The brutal murder of Mohamed Ali Kibao, a senior member of Tanzania’s main opposition party Chadema, has sent shockwaves through the nation and drawn international condemnation. Kibao, 69, was kidnapped, severely beaten, and doused with acid in a horrific attack that has raised serious concerns about political violence in the country. President Samia Suluhu Hassan […]

Morocco to Launch Islamic Insurance (Takaful) in 2019

Morocco will launch next year Islamic Insurance (Takaful) after introducing in 2017 Islamic banking services, which are thriving in the Middle-East, Africa, Asia and some western countries, say local insurance experts. In July 2017, the Moroccan Government Council adopted a draft decree paving the way for implementation of the Takaful Law. Unlike the banking sector, […]