Government reshuffle in South Africa
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a major government reshuffle on Thursday night, appointing a dozen new ministers, including Health, Defence and Finance. The first […]
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Morocco’s King Winds up Visit to Rwanda, Heads to Tanzania
King Mohammed VI of Morocco wound up his state visit to Rwanda on Sunday and flew to Tanzania, the second leg in his eastern African […]
Morocco-China Strategic Partnership Opens Up New Possibilities
The strategic partnership sealed Wednesday in Beijing by King Mohammed VI with China has opened up new cooperation opportunities for Morocco as this giant Asian […]
Egypt: China’s Xi Jinping arrives in Egypt to boost ties, Cairo rubs hands
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived Wednesday in Cairo in what has been defined as a landmark visit that will bolster ties with Egypt which expects […]
Benin 2016 polls: Lionel Zinsou to run as ruling party’s candidate
After fuelling speculation about his possible succession to incumbent Yayi Boni, Benin’s Prime Minister Lionel Zinsou confirmed this week that he would run the 2016 […]
Tanzania: President restricts Gov’t officials’ foreign travels
The Tanzanian new president has ordered restrictions on foreign travel by government officials and cuts in tax exemptions, as fiscal belt-tightening measures by his government. […]
Morocco: IMF revisits Morocco’s 2016 economic growth forecast
Morocco’s 2016 economic growth forecast has been slightly reduced from 3.7 to 3 per cent following a re-study of the projection by a team of […]
Ghana: Gov’t launches $1 billion Eurobond
Ghana launched a $1 billion Eurobond on Wednesday at a 10.75 percent coupon rate, Finance Minister Seth Terkper said in a statement. “The bond is […]
Zambia: Lower economic growth foreseen as copper earnings drop
Zambia’s Ministry of Finance indicated on Sunday that slower economic growth and more fiscal deficit are expected this year as weak global demand for copper […]
EBRD Supports Small Businesses & Trade in Egypt
The European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD) has lent $ 140 million to Egypt’s QNB Al Ahli to support small businesses and trade activities […]