Senegal: Economic pressures shadow high-stakes legislative elections

Senegal prepares for crucial legislative elections that will determine the new government’s ability to implement promised reforms amid mounting economic challenges. The vote follows a period of significant political tension, with over 7 million registered voters choosing representatives for the 165-seat assembly from 41 political entities. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s recent statements regarding supporters’ safety […]

World Bank Loans Morocco $350 mln in Support of Financial Reforms

The World Bank announced a $350 million program to support wide-ranging reforms of financial intermediation in Morocco, including new sources of financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The loan also aims at improving the regulatory oversight of the banking sector and supporting the capital market development by broadening the range of instruments and strengthening […]

Egypt’s Al Sisi hosts Haftar, Aqila Saleh to support political process in Libya

Egyptian President Fattah al-Sisi hosted on Sunday Khalifa Haftar and House of Representatives’ (HoR) Speaker, Aqila Saleh in Cairo, as part of Egypt’s support for the political process that led to forming Fathi Bashagha’s government, Libya Observer reports, citing unnamed sources. The sources indicated that the visit came in a time of tension as Bashagha’s […]