Mauritania Consumer Group Decries Fuel Price Hikes as Additional Burden on Citizens

Mauritania’s consumer protection body has criticized recent increases in fuel prices, warning that the adjustments will deepen the economic hardship faced by citizens. The Forum of Consumers in Mauritania said the price hikes were not implemented progressively, raising concerns over their sudden impact on households already grappling with rising living costs. The group noted that […]

Morocco’s ECOWAS Membership, a Matter of Time not Principle

Morocco is making big strides towards joining the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) after the Kingdom’s bid was approved in principle by the leaders of the regional grouping last June. Now, Morocco’s fully-fledged membership hinges on the review of technical provisions, which the Kingdom is due to meet. This was confirmed by the […]

Spanish economist urges Madrid to prepare for leaving Ceuta and Melilla

Prominent Spanish economist Santiago Niño Becerra has predicted that Spain will one day leave the North African enclaves of Ceuta (Sebta) and Melilla, arguing that Madrid should begin preparing for that eventuality now. In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), reported by the Spanish daily La Razón over the weekend, the professor of […]