Morocco-economy

EIB starts 2026 with €375 mln in new financing for Morocco

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has begun 2026 on a strong footing in Morocco, with four new financing agreements worth a total of 375 million euros signed in the first quarter, after a record year for funding in 2025. The fresh commitments follow an exceptional 2025, during which the EIB, through its development arm EIB […]

Atheist Shrugged: Muzzled US candidates cannot debate Republicans on Ayn Rand

What muzzle did US Vice President Joe Biden agree to wear in the veep debate against Rep. Paul Ryan, the runningmate of Republican Mitt Romney? Pres. Barack Obama appeared to be muzzled also during his appearance with Mr. Romney in Denver 8 days earlier. Why the word “muzzle?” The incumbents and the hopefuls for the […]

Youthful voters shake up Southern Africa’s political landscape in 2024

Several of Southern Africa’s long-established liberation parties faced unprecedented challenges in 2024 as younger electorates demanded tangible economic progress and job opportunities. Although democracy in this region is relatively stable compared to areas of the continent plagued by coups and military rule, the once-unquestioned loyalty to parties that fought colonialism has rapidly eroded. Botswana provided […]