The Jasmine Plan: Tunisia’s Way to Economic Recovery

When fruit seller Mohammed Bouazizi set himself on fire in December 2010 and started the first of the series of “Arab Spring” revolutions, it was not just the decade-long dictatorship that he was protesting against but also the poor state of the Tunisian economy that had been for long unable to provide its people with […]

Sudan: TMC to retain top leadership of the country in interim administration

The Sudanese Transitional Military Council (TMC) Thursday said it will retain “sovereign authority only”, while civilians will hold the post of Prime Minister and all other ministerial portfolios. The announcement was made by TMC’s spokesman Shams El Din Kabbashi as the military council, the uprising leading group, Sudan Professional Association (SPA) and the opposition are […]

Morocco’s Central Bank pauses monetary tightening as inflation eases

Morocco’s central bank pauses its monetary tightening as inflation is expected to further drop to 2.6% in 2024 from 6% in 2023 amid preparations for reconstruction in earthquake-hit areas. Speaking to the press Abdellatif Jouahri highlighted the uncertainties of the global economy and the need for vigilance, adding that holding the key interest rate as […]