Youssef Chahid

EBRD invests €38.4 million in Moroccan rail operator

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development injected 38.4 million euros-via a green bond issuance- in Moroccan rail operator ONCF, as the latter expands its network. “Issuing the bond will partially refinance the debt from ONCF’s latest development round designed to modernize and electrify the network; acquire and upgrade electric rolling stock; address safety units […]

Obama Debunks Suggestions of International Troops in Libya

US President Barack Obama Friday dismissed claims that the international community was planning to send ground troops to Libya to shore up the unity government and help fight IS. Speaking at a joint press conference with David Cameron in London, Obama said sending ground troops will be a wrong signal to the unity government. “There’s […]

RSF Accused of Detaining Seven Families in West Kordofan Over Army Links

The Sudan Doctors Network on Tuesday, November 11, accused the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of detaining seven families near Babnousa in Sudan’s West Kordofan region for allegedly having relatives serving in the Sudanese Army. In a statement, the group described the arrests as “a clear violation of international humanitarian law,” urging human rights organizations […]