Poland’s Foreign Minister Waszczykowski speaks during interview with Reuters in Warsaw

North Africa: Creating Jobs for Millions of Young People Remains Daunting Challenge

The modest economic growth made by North African countries during the past decade preceding the Arab Spring did not help them to create enough jobs for the young. In this region, the unemployment rate among the 15 to 24 year-old age group is on average 23 pc, which is three to four times higher than […]

Minister & Businessman to Gear Morocco’s 2026 World Cup Campaign

Morocco chose a successful businessman and current industry minister to lead its charm offensive to host the 2026 World Soccer Cup, in a fifth attempt by the kingdom to organize the global sports event. Moulay Hafid Elalamy will act as the governmental interlocutor for FIFA and will be tasked with coordinating the campaign to host […]

Bloody referendum in Guinea Sunday

At least 10 people were killed in clashes Sunday between police and protesters, opposition activists said, as Guinea held a bitterly disputed referendum, despite the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.   Critics say the referendum is a ploy by the president to stay in power. If the polls started in a calm environment in the […]