US-China rivalry in Africa set to sharpen in 2019, Control Risks says
Early signs suggest that the US-China rivalry will find its way to the African continent in 2019. While the US is multiplying warnings about the […]
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Africa economic conference 2018 opens in Kigali
The Africa Economic Conference opened in the Rwandan capital Kigali on Monday under the theme: “Regional and Continental Integration for Africa’s development.” The meeting aims […]
Rwanda’s economy to grow by 7.2% in 2018 – IMF
Rwanda’s economy is expected to grow by 7.2 percent this year the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said. According to the Washington-based lender, growth averaged 8.6 […]
Africa’s visa openness improves; challenges persist – Report
The Republic of Benin and Seychelles have ended this year in the top spot of the Africa Visa Openness Index Report 2018. According to the […]
MTN Rwanda inks deal for $56.20 million loan
MTN Group Ltd.’s Rwanda unit has signed a$56.20 million (50 billion francs) loan with eight local banks. MTN Rwanda, which had close to 4.5 million […]
Are Algerian airlines planes taking off without maintenance checks?
In just 24 hours, two Air Algérie aircraft were forced to turn back following technical incidents. The situation illustrates the fears expressed by striking maintenance […]
Morocco: Uplift, expansion of railway infrastructures
Morocco, which has inaugurated last Thursday Al Boraq TGV, the first in Africa, has embarked on large-scale programs to develop its transport infrastructures and other […]
Morocco’s King urges Competition Council to remain true to “neutrality, transparency, independence”
King Mohammed VI of Morocco has urged the members of the Competition Council and its new President Driss Guerraoui to remain true to the “neutrality, […]
Morocco’s King, France’s President to Inaugurate TGV
French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Morocco this Thursday at the invitation of King Mohammed VI, who will chair the inauguration of the high-speed train […]
Morocco’s BMCE Wins ‘Best Bank for Africa’ Award in Paris
Morocco’s BMCE Bank of Africa Group has won the 2018 Best Bank for Africa award in a forum in Paris last week. The media and […]