Morocco’s Casablanca Finance City topped the continental ranking in the financial centres index, holding the 54th spot globally out of 119, according to a recent report released this March by Long Finance & Financial Centre Futures. Casablanca continues to be the leading African financial centre, while Cape Town and Johannesburg continue to improve their ranking […]
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has appointed army General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as prime minister, in a high-stakes move to quell mounting nationwide protests. The unrest, now in its third week, was initially sparked by widespread water and electricity shortages but has since grown into a broader revolt against Rajoelina’s rule. Announcing the appointment on Monday […]
“The spiritual leadership and prayers of HM King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, are precious to us,” said Pope Francis on Wednesday. Pope Francis made the remarks when receiving the King’s advisor, Andre Azoulay, who came to greet the Supreme Pontiff in St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican City. Azoulay, who was accompanied by […]
