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IMF projects Morocco’s economic growth at 4.5 % in 2021

The International Monetary Fund has lowered slightly its economic forecasts for Morocco saying the Kingdom’s growth is expected to reach 4.5 pc in 2021, while the Fund’s previous projections for the country were estimated at 5 pc. The IMF new outlook takes into account several internal and external factors including the high uncertainty that surrounds […]

International forum in Dakar focused on Africa’s pressing security challenges

Policymakers from around the world met on 24-25 October during an annual conference in Senegal’s capital city to discuss Africa’s most pressing security challenges. The 8th edition of International Forum of Dakar on Peace and Security was attended by more than 1,000 participants, including heads of state, security experts, military and other officials, who focused […]

Tunisia: Ruling Nidaa Tounes elects two rival leaders ahead of year’s end elections

The party of President Beji Caid is descending into deeper crisis as party members elected Saturday two rival leaders in parallel congresses ahead of October and November parliamentary and presidential elections.   The first electoral congresses of Nidaa Tounes, which started last week under the motto of “unity” ended up into two congresses that elected […]