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Egypt: A secular party aims to defy odds despite criticism

Founders of the Egyptian Secular Party (ESP), a political party yet to be registered, have stated their objectives include limiting the role and influence of religious institutions in the nation’s affairs. The party has been heavily criticized for promoting such an agenda but party founder Hisham Ouf vowed that they will treat citizens equally regardless […]

Morocco to reduce public debt below 70%- Finance Minister

Morocco’s government debt is sustainable as efforts are ongoing to cut it further below 70% of GDP, finance minister Nadia Fettah Alaoui said. The minister made the remark during an interview on le360, following criticism by opposition MPs who warned of the risk of debt unsustainability. Debt to GDP ratio was brought below 70% this […]

Strategic U.S. strikes target ISIL network in Somalia’s mountain stronghold

Deep in Somalia’s rugged Golis Mountains, US precision military strikes have dealt a significant blow to ISIL’s regional operations, marking a crucial development in the ongoing counterterrorism efforts across the Horn of Africa. The U.S. Africa Command confirmed that in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, airstrikes against ISIS-Somalia were conducted on Feb. 1, […]