King & pope visit Mohammed VI Institute

Morocco, Bahrain to strengthen coordination at Security Council

Morocco and Bahrain agreed to deepen political coordination, including during their upcoming consecutive terms on the UN Security Council, as both countries highlighted a reinforced strategic partnership during high-level talks in Laayoune. Speaking after a session of the joint Moroccan-Bahraini commission in Laayoune, Moroccan foreign minister Nasser Bourita said the relationship rests on “solid foundations,” […]

“Very difficult” 18 months ahead for African banks — Fitch 2022-23 Outlook

The next 12-18 months will be “very difficult” for African banks as widespread inflation, currency devaluations and interest-rate hikes sweep the region, a senior director of credit ratings agency Fitch said on Wednesday (21 September). African economies have struggled over the last year in the face of external forces including lingering effects from the COVID-19 […]

UN urges Ethiopia to stop internet shutdowns

David Kaye, UN Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression, has urged Ethiopia on Monday to stop shutting off the internet without legal basis. The UN senior official also called on authorities in the East African nation to revise a draft law meant to curb hate speech to ensure it protects freedom of speech. Ethiopia has […]