Exploring innovative financing mechanisms to boost economic development in Africa, which is recording noteworthy growth rates in a rather gloomy international economic and financial environment, is the main purpose of the 9th African Development Forum currently held in Marrakech, Morocco. The forum, held on the theme “Innovative financing for Africa’s transformation,” seeks to enhance Africa’s […]
Nigerian police used tear gas and mulls calling in the army for help as violent protests over worsening economic conditions grip the country. The police used tear gas and gunshots to disperse the crowds in many cities, where protesters took to the street to voice their anger over inflation and bad governance. Amnesty International said […]
Following the re-election of Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, Mauritania unveiled the line-up of a new cabinet, led by Prime minister Mokhtar Ould Diay. The new government has 29 ministers, many of whom are Morocco-educated. Prime Minister Diay is a graduate of Morocco’s data and statistics postgraduate school in 1997. Defense minister Hanana Ould Sidi […]
