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Algeria: Beware of forgery. New law seeks to reduce fraud and white collar crime

(Photo: Magistrates at the Court of Auditors) - Algeria must have some serious problems with official document forgery. Analysts say the practice is widespread given the heavy bureaucratic nature of the outdated administration and the equally outdated regulatory...

Russia’s Central African upcoming military base: risk assessment

Since Russia started its war on Ukraine, we have been told that Moscow was headed towards disaster. Echoing the views of Western governments, think-tanks and their analysts, many media outlets told us that Russia will not have the stamina to withstand a lengthy...

How Morocco’s image is taking a beating at the European Parliament ($)

Morocco’s image in the European Parliament has taken a hit these days with its members (MEPs) investigating allegations of bribes paid by Morocco to influence the parliament’s positions on issues important to the North Africa nation. Furthermore, MEPs have also been active investigating Morocco’s alleged use of Pegasus spyware and how it is still detaining independent journalists in its prisons. These allegations are making Morocco’s standing in the European parliament difficult to hold. There is even the risk of the country’s representatives being banned from entering the EU parliament’s facilities.

Aviation: Post-Covid Africa remains lackluster market for Boeing and Airbus ($)

Over the past three years, African airline carriers have been dormant on the procurement front. The Covid pandemic and poor financials have been major stumbling blocks to the growth of the sector across the African continent. But the post-covid era has not stimulate...