Zimbabwe needs $14 million for monthly electricity imports

Zimbabwe’s state-owned power utility, ZESA Holdings, needs $14 million for monthly electricity imports from the regional power market, its acting Chief Executive Patrick Chivaura said on Monday. Zimbabwe is experiencing its worst power crisis in a decade, with households and industries being cut off for up to 16 hours daily. The power crisis has added […]

Arrest of Moroccan journalist for sexual assault unveils cracks among rights groups

Soulaiman Raissouni, editor in chief of Akhbar Al Yawm, was arrested and will stand trial for sexual assault and detention after a complaint by an LGBT activist in a case that has created controversy between Moroccan rights groups. AMDH, one of the largest rights groups in the country, has already taken sides issuing a statement […]

Egypt: World Bank and IMF meet government officials

The World Bank Group and Egypt will be discussing means of improving the country’s investment climate and competitiveness in order to boost economic growth. Anabel Gonzalez, Senior Director of the Trade and Competitiveness Global Practice at the World Bank, will be meeting with government officials as well as representatives of the private sector during her […]