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Egypt to float military-owned firms as part of economic reform drive

Egypt is preparing to list stakes in several military-affiliated companies on the stock exchange, in a major step towards reducing state control and encouraging private sector participation in the economy. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced the move following the signing of an agreement between the Sovereign Fund of Egypt, the Armed Forces’ National Service Projects […]

Morocco: Bridging Continents, Shaping the Future

In a recent interview with Atalayar, Spanish historian Julio Crespo MacLennan offered a compelling vision of Morocco’s pivotal role in the region and its potential for future growth. MacLennan, a renowned expert in international relations and author of seven books, painted a picture of Morocco as a unique nexus between Africa, the Mediterranean, and the […]

Pope Francis urges South Sudan to end “blind fury of violence”

Pope Francis has ended his peace mission to South Sudan with an impassioned plea urging the people to resist the “venom of hatred” to achieve the peace, forgiveness and prosperity that have eluded them through years of bloody ethnic conflicts. Reconciliation and mutual forgiveness for past wrongs — these were the main themes woven in […]