Nigeria unveils name, logo of new national carrier
Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, has officially launched a new national carrier, Nigeria Air, nearly 15 years after the previous state-run airline, Nigerian Airways, ceased […]
Articles by Khalid Al Mouahidi
King Filipe VI of Spain underscores strategic relations with Morocco
King Filipe VI of Spain stressed the close relations between Morocco and Spain and the need to transform common challenges into opportunities of an ever […]
UN marks 100 years since Mandela’s birth with a vow to continue struggle for equality
Taking stock of his “vast” legacy for mankind, the United Nations marks 100 years since the birth of the late anti-Apartheid activist, Nelson Mandela, this […]
Dangote inks $650m loan for oil refinery project in Nigeria
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, founder and chair of the continent’s largest cement producing company, has signed a $650 million loan facility with the African […]
WAEMU: Economic activity remains strong
Economic activity remains strong in West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) as countries of the regional bloc maintain their growth momentum. Forecasts predict a […]
Tunisia: PM should quit if crisis continues – President
Tunisia’s President Beji Caid Essebsi on Sunday, called on Prime Minister Youssef Chahed to step down or seek a confidence quote if the country’s political […]
African leaders celebrate France’s World Cup triumph
Several African presidents on Sunday extended messages of congratulation to the French national team for winning the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. In front […]
Mandate of South Sudan President, Parliament Extended Until 2021
South Sudan’s parliament voted Thursday to amend the constitution and extend the terms in office for President Salva Kiir, the country’s vice presidents, all members […]
UN emergency fund releases $15 million to help Ethiopians affected by inter-communal violence
A United Nations emergency fund on Thursday released $15 million to urgently scale up humanitarian assistance to people affected by escalating inter-communal violence in Ethiopia. […]
Cameroon’s Biya to Seek Another Term
Cameroon’s long-time president, Paul Biya, has announced he will run for another term. Biya, 85, said on Twitter Friday that he will stand as a […]