North Africa
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World Bank boosts job opportunities in Tunisia
A new World Bank project in Tunisia is to help firms meet demands in national and international markets as a…
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Allianz wins approval in Casablanca
Allianz has been granted the status of Casablanca Finance City (CFC) for Marofinac, the group's financial services subsidiary in Africa.…
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Expert insight essential for strong risk management
Tunisia and Morocco are set for economic growth this year, while Algeria and Egypt may suffer a decline, according to…
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Rating agency affirms Tunis Re grading
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B+ (Good) and long-term issuer credit rating of bbb- of Société Tunisienne…
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Time to keep a watching brief
What happens in North Africa often impacts on the whole Sub Saharan African region. Liz Booth asks Toby Iles, a…
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Global non-life premium growth driven by China and emerging markets in 2016
Another “exceptional performance” in China, together with solid expansion among the emerging countries, saw global non-life premiums grow 3.7% in…
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New law firm members boost francophone Africa legal group
Africa Legal Network (ALN) has signed up three new members as part of its strategy to expand into francophone Africa.…
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Botswana most attractive for investment into Africa
Botswana is the most attractive economy for investments flowing into the African continent, according to the latest Africa Investment Index…
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Johannesburg still leading African destination for Fortune 500 companies
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) region has become increasingly important for the majority of global Fortune 500 companies, with…
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S&P shows confidence in three of Africa’s largest economies
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has affirmed its ratings on Kenya, Ghana and Morocco, with a positive message for all three…
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Fortune 500 firms look to new markets in Africa
Major corporations are continuing to expand operations in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) as they seek to look beyond…
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Maritime risks on increase across Africa
In 2016 there was a 21% decrease in the number of attacks and boardings of ships globally. However the picture…
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Oil price affecting political risk in key African states
Political events can have a significant influence on the price of oil, but the price of oil also has a…
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Commercial lines pricing up in MENA region survey finds
Commercial lines pricing has increased in the MENA (Middle East and north Africa) region, according to the latest MENA Insurance…
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Boost for agricultural insurance in Tunisia
French consultants Finactu have agreed to support Tunisian insurer CTAMA in boosting its agricultural book. CTAMA was founded in 1961…
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African states amend private public partnership rules
A number of African states, including Benin, Mali and Tunisia, have amended their public-private partnership (PPP) rules, according to lawyers…
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Allianz launches new Moroccan operation
Allianz is aiming for a major expansion, doubling its market share in five years, after officially launching its Moroccan operation.…
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Emerging markets to drive non-life premium growth–Swiss Re
Emerging markets, in particular emerging Asia, will drive premium growth in non-life business in the next couple of years, according…
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Is insuring loss of power in Africa viable?
Estimates suggest that of the 1.2 billion people in the world who do not have access to electricity, half live…
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Many different challenges threaten marine markets across Africa
Many of the world’s key shipping routes take vessels around African coasts, so the security of African seas and ports…