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Dakhla Atlantic mega project to foster Morocco’s role as continental, international economic crossroads – Jeune Afrique

With the Dakhla Atlantic “mega project”, Morocco is pursuing its port construction policy in order to “foster its role as a continental and international economic crossroads”, writes the pan-African magazine “Jeune Afrique” on Saturday. On its Atlantic coast, Morocco, after the ports of Mohammedia, Casablanca, Jorf Lasfar and the new port of Safi, among others, […]

Greece passes controversial law to reject asylum claims from Libya amid migration surge

Greece has passed a new law allowing authorities to reject asylum applications from migrants arriving via Libya, designating the North African country as a “safe third country.” The move has drawn sharp criticism from human rights organizations, who argue that Libya remains unsafe for migrants and asylum seekers. The legislation, approved by the Greek parliament […]

Tunisia: Fitch revises issuers after recalibration

Four issuers in Tunisia have been affected by a recent review exercise for new ratings. Fitch Ratings said it carried out the review due to a recent recalibration of the Tunisian National scale in a released statement. The recalibration of the Tunisian National scale follows Fitch Ratings downgrade of Tunisia’s sovereign rating and country ceiling […]