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Morocco to hold legislative elections on September 23

Morocco will hold its next legislative elections on September 23, 2026, the government spokesperson said on feb 5, announcing a royal decree that formally sets the polling date and outlines the timetable for candidate registration and campaigning. During his weekly press briefing, the spokesperson said the decree establishes the date for electing members of the […]

Tunisia: Q3 unemployment rate shots up to 15.8 per cent

As many as 638.100 Tunisians were jobless during the third quarter of the year (Q3), accounting for 15.8 per cent of the active population, the country’s statistical Agency announced Wednesday. The 15.8 per cent translates a rise in the unemployment. 15.6 per cent of the active population in Q2 was unemployed, the agency notes. The […]

Sahel’s mining shake-up: foreign miners face growing risks as juntas seek control of mines

Foreign mining companies in the Sahel region are currently experiencing a nightmare scenario, as military-led governments in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are seeking to reclaim control over the mining of gold and other valuable resources. With gold mining accounting for over 90% of Mali’s exports, highlighting its critical economic role, the junta-led government aims […]