Human Rights Watch urges Tunisia to drop charges against refugee aid workers

Human Rights Watch has called on Tunisian authorities to drop what it described as “unfounded charges” against five employees of the Tunisian Council for Refugees, who went on trial on Nov 24, amid an escalating crackdown on civil society groups. The rights watchdog also urged the immediate release of two staff members who have been […]

IMF revises upwards Morocco’s growth forecast to 1.25% in 2022 and 3% in 2023

The IMF revised upwards its growth projections for the Moroccan economy to 1.25% in 2022 and 3% in 2023, saying Morocco’s resilient exports, robust remittances and tourism recovery had helped offset some of the fallout of external shocks. The Moroccan government however expects growth to stand at 1.5% this year before increasing to 4% next […]

OIC summit: King Mohammed VI underscores relevance of Atlantic initiative

King Mohammed VI highlighted the relevance of Morocco’s Atlantic initiative that aims at promoting regional integration by offering landlocked Sahel countries access to the Atlantic and global trade. This came in a speech read on the King’s behalf before the 15th Summit of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC), held in Banjul April 4-5. In […]