Mohamed Benchaaboun Appointed Minister of Economy & Finance

King Mohammed VI has appointed Mohamed Benchaaboun as Minister of Economy and Finance in replacement of Mohamed Boussaid who had been sacked on August 1. The royal office announced in a statement that the King received Benchaaboun on Monday at the Royal Palace in Rabat and appointed him Minister of Economy and Finance. The King […]

Egypt partners with 30 technology firms to train youth in digital skills

Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, in collaboration with the Egyptian Military Academy, has signed memoranda of understanding with 30 local and international technology companies to train young people in digital and information technology skills. The agreements were announced on Monday, January 12, 2026, according to Ahram Online. The partnerships form part of the […]

Niger bans activities by international organizations in military zones

The National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP), a junta in power in Niger, has prohibited activities of international organizations, including the UN agencies in military zones, reports say. “Due to the current security situation and the ongoing implementation of the tasks set by the armed forces of Niger, the Ministry of Internal […]