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IMF Supports Morocco to Achieve Gradual Dirham Float

The IMF expressed its support for the Moroccan authorities’ plan to gradually transition to a more flexible exchange rate regime, which should support the economy’s ability to absorb external shocks, and preserve competitiveness. The statement was made by Nicolas Blancher, head of the IMF consultation mission, in a press release that conveyed the preliminary findings […]

Tunisian President tells MPs planning to hold session end of March to use space ship

Tunisian President Kais Saied Saturday advised suspended MPs planning to hold a parliament session end of this month, to use a space ship, warning that any decision made during the planned meeting will be void of sense. Some 27 lawmakers of Tunisia’s suspended legislature, including the second deputy speaker Tarek Fetiti, have called for a […]

Somalia: Shebabs claim attack on beachside hotel in Mogadishu

The Somali jihadist Shebabs claimed responsibility for the attack launched on Sunday on a famous hotel in Mogadishu, frequented by government officials, that killed ten civilians and a police officer, according to an official report in the evening. It took security forces four hours and a raging gun battle to regain control of the Elite […]