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East African govts urged to fast-track implementation of region’s single currency

The East African countries have not done enough to make sufficient progress in delivering on the pending actions outlined in the East African Monetary Union roadmap for a region’s single currency, according to the East African Budget Network (EABN). Therefore, East African Community (EAC) governments have been urged to fast-track the implementation of a single […]

Morocco, Ghana Cement Relations with 25 Cooperation Agreements

Morocco and Ghana opened a new chapter in their bilateral ties with the signing of 25 cooperation agreements during a ceremony chaired by King Mohammed VI who is currently paying an official visit to Ghana and Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo.    Five of the agreements were signed between the two governments to promote bilateral cooperation […]

Israel: Arab woman to run for President

Ahlam Khazen, an Arab Israeli business woman is planning to run for President in Israel in replacement of the outgoing President Reuven Rivlin whose term ends next year in July, reports say. “I want to represent all the people of Israel and all the parties,” Khazen said. “I want to reinforce coexistence.” Khazen, who will […]