Morocco: Iconic women’s rights advocate Aicha Chenna passes away

Aicha Chenna, the iconic women’s rights advocate who was part of the first generation of Moroccan women who raised the banner of the struggle for equality and the promotion of women’s rights in Morocco passed away on Saturday at the age of 81 and was laid to rest on Sunday. Aicha Chenna was born on […]

Libya: New date for the Tripoli Electronic Payment Forum

The largest banking gathering in Libya, the Electronic Payment Forum and Exhibition, will now be held at the Tripoli International Fairgrounds from June 15–17, 2025, according to a statement from the Central Bank of Libya (CBL). The event was postponed from its original May 20 date because of recent security incidents in the capital. The […]

EU loans Tunisia €200m for SMEs financing

Tunisia has ratified a loan agreement with the European Union for €200 million to be tapped by the country’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The deal for the credit line which includes €50 million in form of grant, was signed back in June last year and covers the 2021-2023 period. The financing aims to boost […]