Algeria: “Difficult” economic situation, “relevant” security policy, PM
Algerian Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal admitted that the economic situation in his country is going through a “difficult” phase but that Algeria has handled the […]
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Morocco helped track mastermind of Paris Attacks, French President hosts King at Elysée
French President François Hollande held talks with Morocco’s king Mohammed VI on Friday afternoon at the Elysée. Talks focused on “the exemplary cooperation existing between […]
Algeria, Malta to revive bilateral cooperation
Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat arrived in Algeria on Wednesday accompanied by more than 30 businessmen for a two-day working visit during which the two […]
South Africa: BMW to invest $417 mln for new model
BMW AG plans to invest more than $417 million in its South African plant to manufacture its new X3 sport-utility model, the German company said […]
South Africa to import 650 MW less power from Mozambique
South Africa’s state-run electricity provider, Eskom, said on Monday it will import 650 megawatt less power from Mozambique for a week due to planned maintenance […]
Benin: I won’t contest 2016 polls – Yayi Boni
Benin’s President Thomas Boni Yayi reiterated during an official visit to Paris Monday that he will step down after two terms, out of “respect” for […]
Egypt: Police kills top ISIS operative
Egyptian police said Monday they have killed a top Islamic State operative wanted for his involvement in a string of attacks in the country. Egypt’s […]
Niger: Party names incumbent Issoufou to run in Feb 2016 polls
The ruling Niger Party for Democracy and Socialism chose Incumbent President Mahamadou Issoufou on Saturday as its candidate at elections set for next February, when […]
MTN Group CEO resigns over hefty Nigerian fine
MTN Group President and Chief Executive Officer, Sifiso Dabengwa, resigned on Monday morning as the telecoms firm continued talks with the Nigerian government over a […]
South Africa could follow Burundi out of AGOA trade pact
United States President Barack Obama has officially notified the South African government and the US Congress on Thursday that he intends to suspend the duty-free […]