Iraq’s FM

Morocco’s Central Bank Governor, best central banker in Africa

Governor of Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), Abdellatif Jouahri, was named “Best Central Banker in Africa for 2024” by the London-based financial and international affairs magazine “The Banker”, affiliated to the “Financial Times” group. The Banker’s Central Banker of the Year 2024 awards celebrate the officials who have best managed to stimulate growth and stabilize their economy. […]

Sudanese army regains control of Al-Qutayna after intense clashes with RSF

On Sunday February 23, the Sudanese Army successfully regained control of the city of Al-Qutayna in the White Nile state, following fierce fighting with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Major Mohamed Qalaa, a senior field commander, declared the city “completely free” after the RSF’s defeat, according to a video shared by pro-Army channels. The […]

Mauritania marks first peaceful transfer of power

The ruling party’s Mohamed Ould Ghazouani easily won Mauritania’s presidential elections marking a rare peaceful transfer of power in the African continent. Oul Ghazouani had secured 51.95% of the vote with counting completed in nearly all polling stations, the electoral commission data showed on Sunday. Ghazouani’s nearest rival, prominent anti-slavery activist Biram Dah Abeid had […]