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Morocco reaffirms commitment to a political solution to the Sahara conflict

Morocco has reaffirmed its commitment to a final solution to the regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara, within the framework of its territorial integrity and national sovereignty. This came in the address the Head of Government Saad Eddine El Othmani made to the UN General Assembly on Saturday. Reiterating Morocco’s commitment to finding a political […]

Algeria-Morocco : tension flares up

The firing at about a dozen Moroccans at the border by Algerian forces on Saturday is increasing tensions between Algiers and Rabat. The firing caused no casualties but one person was seriously injured. Morocco is accusing Algeria of continuing to commit provocative acts that will hamper the management of the border. The Moroccan Foreign Ministry […]

IFC loans Express Union Tchad around $3m to boost access to finance for underserved communities

The International Finance Corporation, IFC, has provided a loan worth close to $3 million to Chad’s leading microfinance Express Union Tchad (EUT) to boost access to finance for underserved communities —particularly women and those in rural areas, bolster the microfinance sector, and help drive economic growth, the World Bank’s branch for private sector financing said […]