Headlines Morocco

South Sudan’s President Rejects Parallel between his Country’s Independence and Sahara Issue

South Sudan’s president Salva Kiir Mayardit put the final nail in the coffin of the Algerian-backed SADR separatist entity by making it clear that there is no parallel between his country’s struggle for independence and the Sahara issue. “While considering that the issue of the Sahara is different in its genesis, legal and political background […]

Business Emerging Markets

Morocco, Ghana Businessmen Join Forces to Boost Partnership

Moroccan and Ghanaian businessmen reviewed on Monday in Accra ways of boosting further investment and strengthening partnership in various sectors. The gathering was an opportunity for the Moroccan delegation to highlight the business and investment trends in the North African Kingdom known for its political stability, tolerance, open economy, sustained economic growth with inflation and […]

Business Emerging Markets

Tunisia eyes expatriates to boost investment, economic development

The first Economic Forum of Tunisian Expatriates organized by the Office of Tunisians Abroad (OTE) opened in Tunis on Thursday with the hope of promoting networking among Tunisians living abroad and encouraging investment in the country. Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Secretary of State in charge of Immigration and Social Integration Belgacem Sabri said […]

Business Egypt Headlines

Egypt is essential to Belt and Road initiative, Chinese Diplomat

Ties between Beijing and Cairo should be boosted because the two share complementary pro-development policies and the North African country will play a crucial role in the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road initiative often known as the Belt and Road. The remarks were made by Han Bing, counselor for economic […]

Egypt Headlines

Egypt: WB Regional Director questions Egypt investment attractions

World Bank’s Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Haleh Bridi, has signaled Egypt that time is running out for it to assure investors that it means business ahead of the 2015 international conference to be held in March. Cairo wants to revive its economy after three years of political turmoil and social […]

Headlines Libya

Libya urges for Indian investment

The Libyan ambassador to India, Ali Al-Issawi, said they have solicited India’s support in order to learn from its experience in drafting a constitution and rebuilding an economy. Ambassador Al-Issawi said they “are building the system from scratch” and they will need help in certain areas like parliamentary system and local administrative setup. Political figures […]

Business Energy

Egypt: China targets Giza industrial and investment zone

A Chinese delegation composed of investors and businessmen is currently on a visit to Egypt to seek new ventures. The delegation paid a visit to the industrial and investment area in Giza’s Abu Rawash. Giza is considered to be a valuable zone for business. The delegation was accompanied by the Chinese ambassador to Egypt Song […]

Algeria Headlines

Algeria presents investment opportunities to Italy

An Algerian delegation headed by the Minister of Industry, SME and Investment Promotion Cherif Rahmani has met with members of the Confindustria, the Italian employers’ association, to discuss investments opportunities offered by Algiers. During the meeting in Rome, Algeria presented the privileges offered to foreign investors, the government’s plan to develop renewable energy and the […]

Egypt Headlines

Egypt: Investment Projects To Be Launched

The Egyptian government has set aside several development and investment projects despite the ongoing crisis as revealed by the ministers of the civil aviation and investment respectively. The Civil Aviation Minister, Samir Embaby Mewaly, has announced that the government will be pumping $20 million in a project aimed at developing the vicinity of the capital’s […]

Egypt Headlines

Egypt: World Bank helping to create job opportunities

World Bank has pumped a quarter of a billion dollar in Egypt to create job opportunities. The money is channeled through labor-intensive projects with the objective of developing skills and easing the employment of people. Priority is being given to those in the poorest areas of the country such as Upper Egypt. The bank’s country […]