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King urges parliament to devote efforts commensurate with new phase awaiting Morocco

King Mohammed VI stressed the role of the parliament in ensuring the successful implementation of policies in light of the challenges facing Morocco. “This parliamentary year should be placed under the motto of responsibility and hard work, since we are halfway through the current parliamentary term,” said the King at the opening of the fall […]

Moody’s Downgrades Tunisia’s Credit Rating to B2

Credit rating agency Moody’s downgraded Tunisia’s credit rating to B2 against the backdrop of deteriorating fiscal situation, complicating the government’s plans to borrow from international lenders. Moody’s cut Tunisia’s rating by one notch to B2– five levels below investment grade and on a par with Argentina, Nigeria, Cameroon and Kenya. Moody’s rating downgrade will complicate […]

UNCTAD, Mauritius set up fisheries regional center of excellence

UNCTAD and Mauritius have signed a memorandum of understanding to open a new center of excellence for the fisheries sector in developing countries. The center will serve as a practical site for putting policy recommendations for least developed countries (LDCs) into action and will bring together experts, researchers and policymakers from the LDCs and other […]