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Kenya’s Generation Z rising: scores killed, wounded after police shoot at anti-tax hike protestors

At least five demonstrators were killed and dozens were wounded when Kenyan police on Tuesday (25 June) opened fire on angry protestors some of whom breached the parliament complex in Nairobi to express dissatisfaction with proposed tax hikes. The mainly youth-led rallies, which started last week, have caught President William Ruto and his government off […]

Two Moroccan researchers join The World Academy of Sciences as fellows

Yahya Tayalati and Youssef Ouknine, two of Morocco’s top scientific researchers, have been made fellows of The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) for the advancement of science in developing countries that has more than 1,400 scientists in around 100 countries. Tayalti from Rabat-based Université Mohammed V and Ouknine from Marrakech-located Université Cadi Ayyad are members […]

Arab Monetary Fund projects 14.3% growth for Libya in 2025 and 5.9% In 2026

The Arab Monetary Fund has forecast Libya’s economy to expand by 14.3% in 2025, before moderating to 5.9% the following year, contingent on improved domestic stability and stronger investor confidence. In its latest Arab Economic Outlook report released this week, the Fund attributed the robust growth outlook to the hydrocarbons sector, which provides over 95% […]