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Morocco, Tunisia two islands in a military ocean

Morocco and Tunisia are two success stories of the Arab Spring. They are two countries struggling to establish democratic rules in a regional environment plagued by the rise of the military as a kingmaker. In Algeria, the army scapegoated an ailing president and is currently trying to refurbish its facade despite mounting popular protests. In […]

Morocco’s northern industrial zone breaks new turnout record

The Tangier-Med industrial zone, the largest industrial cluster in Africa, reported a turnover of 113 billion dirhams ($13 bln) in 2022 breaking a new record thanks to its attractiveness to investors. The total revenue generated by the industrial zone was up 45% in 2022 compared to a year earlier as 35 new operators set up […]

Three former African leaders to spearhead DRC peace process

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) and East African Community (EAC) have appointed three distinguished former leaders to facilitate peace negotiations in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to a joint statement released Monday evening. Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, and former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn will lead the […]