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Guinea-Bissau awaits election results after 5 years of political turmoil

Voters in Guinea-Bissau are awaiting the result of last week’s presidential election, with the incumbent Jose Mario Vaz facing stiff competition after five years of political and economic turmoil. A total of 12 candidates are running, with a former prime minister, Domingos Simoes Pereira, emerging as a front-runner. Guinea-Bissau has had seven prime ministers in […]

Morocco’s King underscores resilience of Moroccan economy

King Mohammed VI highlighted the resilience shown by the Moroccan economy in a troubled region, amid a difficult global context marked by the pandemic’s repercussions. The pandemic had an unprecedented impact on the Moroccan economy but thanks to measures spurred by the King, the economy is on track to recovery. “The growth rate is expected […]

Mauritania: Outgoing President denies imposing defense minister as presidential candidate

Outgoing President Mohamed Ould Abdelaziz of Mauritania has rejected rumors that he has imposed his defense minister as candidate of the ruling party for the presidential election, scheduled for the middle of the current year. Abdelaziz in power since 2008 will not take part in this year’s election in compliance with the country’s supreme law […]