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Salafis and the paradox of Political Stability in Morocco and Tunisia

Before the Soviet Union controlled the former republics of Central Asia, Sufi brotherhoods dominated the religious scene in Chechnya, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. However, the Soviet policy toward Islam drove these Sufi groups underground for fear of persecution. In the aftermath of the fall of the Soviet bloc, legions of radical Islamists filled the gap left […]

Ghana’s Cocoa Regulator Breaks Tradition, Opts for Self-Financing

In a significant shift from decades-long practice, Ghana’s cocoa regulator, Cocobod, has announced it won’t be seeking its usual syndicated loan for the upcoming 2024/25 cocoa season. This marks the first time in over 30 years that the world’s second-largest cocoa producer has opted for self-financing. The decision, revealed by Cocobod’s Chief Executive Joseph Boahen […]

“Morocco, Land of Light”, new international ad campaign launched by Tourism Office

The Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT) has unveiled its latest international ad campaign under the theme “Morocco, Land of Light”. The campaign is the cornerstone of the Office’s promotional action dedicated to international tourism, both in traditional and emerging markets. “Morocco, Land of Light” aims to position Morocco among the most coveted global tourist destinations, […]