EIB vice-president Emma Navarro

Controversy Surrounds Nomination of New Tunisian Premier

The nomination of Youssef Chahed as a new Tunisian Prime Minister by Tunisia’s President Beji Caid Essebsi has stirred controversy and angered opponents who view the nomination as an act of nepotism. The close family ties between the 40-year old Chahed and the President who both belong to the Nidae Tounes party have alarmed smaller […]

African countries discuss foreign currencies & monetary independence in Tunisia

A three-day international Conference opened in Tunis on Nov 7. Entitled “Quest for Economic and Monetary Sovereignty in 21st Century Africa: Lessons and Prospects”. This conference gathers economists, financials, businessmen, experts and leaders of opinion from African countries and from all over the world. Foreign currencies and monetary independence are the main issues on the […]

IMF reviews upwards Morocco’s economic growth in 2021 to 5.7 %, best performance in MENA region

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reviewed upwards its economic forecasts for Morocco saying the Kingdom’s growth is expected to reach 5.7 % in 2021, which is the best performance in the Middle East & North Africa Region. The IMF new outlook takes into account several factors including the resilience of Moroccan economy and the […]