Malian Transitional President Sends Written Message to the King of Morocco

Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Abroad, Nasser Bourita, received Monday in Rabat Malian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdoulaye Diop, who is carrying a written message from the transitional president of Mali, Mr. Assimi Goïta, Read more

Turkey seeks extension of mandate for troops in UN Peace-keeping mission in Mali, CAR

The Turkish Presidency on Wednesday submitted a motion to Parliament to extend the deployment of Turkish troops to the Central African Republic (CAR) and Mali as part of United Nations peacekeeping missions, Daily Sabah reports. The extension if approved, will Read more

UAE commences logistical support to France’s military operation in Sahel region

United Arab Emirates, UAE, Monday said it has begun its logistical flights to support the France-led international alliance’s efforts in “combating terrorism along the African Sahel region.” The defense ministry of the Gulf country, Middle East Monitor (MEMO) noted, said Read more

Saudi Arabia to Offer $100 mln, UAE $30 mln in Support of Sahel counter-terrorism Force

Gulf states, Saudi Arabia and the UAE have pledged $100 million and $30 million respectively in support of the special counter-terrorism force deployed by five African countries- Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and Niger (known as G5-Sahel). The announcement was Read more

ECOWAS Approves in Principle Morocco’s Membership Bid

Heads of State of the Economic Community of West African States have in principle approved the membership application of Morocco, 2nd African investors in the continent. The decision was made by the summiteers in Liberia. King Mohammed VI of Morocco Read more

Morocco’s Attijariwafa bank group takes full control of Barclays Bank Egypt

Morocco’s leading Attijariwafa bank group has taken full control of British Barclay’s Egypt branch. The transaction was completed Wednesday, Moroccan online media challenge.ma notes citing the bank. The Moroccan bank in October bought Barclay’s Egypt Branch beating several global bank Read more