Gambia launches crackdown on group calling for President to step down
Police in the Gambia has arrested over 130 people and injured more than two dozen as protests calling for President Adama Barrow to step down […]
Month: January 2020
Somalia, world’s most corrupt nation – Report
Transparency International has released its annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) this week and Sub-Saharan Africa is perceived among the most corrupt regions with an average […]
IFC loans Casablanca region $100 mln to fund infrastructure projects
The International Financial Corporation, an offshoot ofthe World Bank, approved a 100 million dollar loan to the region of Casablancato build two new urban rail […]
Parliament Adopts Two Bills Demarcating Morocco’s Territorial waters
The House of Representatives adopted Wednesday two bills demarcating Morocco’s territorial waters. The House of Representatives unanimously adopted the two bills establishing the Kingdom’s jurisdiction […]
Tanzanian: Magufuli sacks home affairs minister over fraud
Tanzanian President John Magufuli has fired his home affairs minister Kangi Lugola on Thursday, accusing him of mismanaging a $452 million fire department contract. President […]
Comoros ruling party wins majority in boycotted legislative polls
Comoros’s ruling party has won an absolute majority in the first round of legislative elections boycotted by the country’s opposition. The Convention for the Renewal […]
Morocco: Two French defense companies get €400m contracts
Morocco has awarded two contracts worth €400 million to two French defense companies, French media La Tribune reported, adding that the official announcement will be […]
Morocco-Tanger-Med : Container Traffic Up 38 pc in 2019
The Tanger-Med port complex posted in 2019 a 38 pc growth in container traffic and shipping compared to activities recorded last year. After Tanger-Med 2 […]
U.N. chief calls Libyan factions to firm up ceasefire deal
The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday urged Libya’s warring parties to quickly conclude a ceasefire agreement. The Council call comes after a warning that […]
Angola: Government vows to bring back Isabel dos Santos
Prosecutors in Luanda said they will use ‘all possible’ means to force return of businesswoman and daughter of ex-president, Isabel dos Santos, who built a […]