Tunisia: Judge releases journalist Mohamed Boughalleb amid growing concerns over press freedom

A Tunisian judge has granted on February 20 the release of prominent journalist Mohamed Boughalleb, a known critic of President Kais Saied, according to his lawyer. This decision is seen as a hopeful sign by opposition groups, who believe it could pave the way for the release of other imprisoned figures from the opposition and […]

After FIFA, the World Bank sets up regional HQ in Morocco

Rabat, Morocco’s capital city, will host the new regional headquarters of the World Bank, according to local press report. The move strengthens the Kingdom’s economic attractiveness and position as a gateway to African markets. Morocco has gained the trust of the World football governing body for hosting FIFA Africa Office. The World bank followed suit, […]

Morocco Passes COP23 Presidency Torch to Fiji

Morocco passed the torch of the Presidency of the 23rd Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP23) to Fiji, which is organizing the summit in Bonn, in partnership with German authorities. Salaheddine Mezouar, who has been in charge of the UN Conference since COP22 in Marrakech (November 7-18, […]