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U.S. Inaugurates $350 Million Consulate at Casablanca Finance City, a Symbol of an Enduring Alliance

The United States formally inaugurated its new Consulate General in Casablanca on Thursday, at a ceremony held at Casablanca Finance City attended by senior Moroccan and American officials. The new complex, built at a cost of over $350 million on a site of nearly 2.7 hectares, is approximately ten times the size of its predecessor […]

Mauritania launches fifth population census

Mauritania kick-started Monday December 25 the fifth national census of the population aiming at gathering data needed to prepare, implement, monitor, and evaluate the various development policies.   The country’s National Agency for Statistics and Demographic and Economic Analysis (ANSADE), in charge of the process, said the census will run until January 9.   ANSADE […]

UK-based BII, African Guarantee Fund ink $75m pact to fund SMEs across Africa

UK-based finance institution British International Investment (BII) and the African Guarantee Fund (AGF) have signed a $75 million re-guarantee agreement for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Africa, Zawya reports. The fund, according to BII, will provide credit guarantees to partner financial institutions for up to 75% of the risk on SME loans, thus increasing […]