Saudi startup supporter VMS acquires minor stakes in Egyptian startup accelerator ‘Cash Cows’

Saudi Arabia-based venture studio VMS has acquired a minority stake in Egyptian start-up accelerator ‘Cash Cows’ as part of a strategic partnership agreement aimed at supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem in both countries, reports say. ‘Cash Cows’ in a press release indicated that the partnership aims to bring together resources, expertise and support to help the […]

Tunisia detains at least 200 Ivorian students amidst mounting racism

At least 200 Ivorian students have been detained by Tunisian authorities as part of a crackdown campaign on Sub-Saharan migrants in the North African country. Ivorian Foundation for Human Rights and Political Observatory (FIDHOP) in a statement Wednesday said the campaign is directed at migrants living in the country who are accused of the increase […]

Morocco wants political gains in return for protecting EU borders

Morocco wants an end of the transactional approach in return for its irregular migration control efforts in favor of clear political positions in support of its territorial integrity.   This has been expressed tacitly by Morocco after it has relaxed migration control with thousands flocking from Monday to Thursday to Ceuta, a Spanish occupied enclave. […]