The EBRD’s 2011 Annual Meeting in Astana, Kazakhstan, 20-21 May 2011

Tunisia: thousands march against corruption amnesty bill

Tunisians this weekend marched through the streets of capital city Tunis to protest against a bill that would grant amnesty to businessmen, accused of corruption under the former administration. Under the draft bill, corrupted businessmen would be spared any prosecution if they reveal the stolen funds and pay them back. Protesters claim the bill contradicts […]

Morocco: I am now fine, Ali Bongo tells Gabonese

Gabon’s ailing President Ali Bongo this week addressed his citizens for the first time since suffering a stroke on October 24. In a New Year’s message recorded in Morocco and broadcast by state-run media, Bongo expressed his gratitude to Gabonese and recounted the events leading to his trip to Morocco. “It is true that I […]

Morocco qualify for semi-finals of U-20 Africa Cup of Nations 2025 & FIFA World Cup

Morocco defeated Sierra Leone 1-0 in extra time to advance to the semi-finals of ongoing CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt and booked their ticket for the FIFA U-20 World Cup scheduled for September in Chile. The tense quarter-final clash at the 30 June Air Defense Stadium in Cairo on Monday saw the […]