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Morocco: Al Amana Microfinance gets $8 Mln funding from IFC to encourage women in business

The International Finance Corporation provides al Amana Microfinance, one of Morocco’s largest micro lenders, $8 Million loan to support smaller businesses, especially those run by women. Under the partnership agreement sealed Wednesday, al Amana will use the money to extend its reach to more micro-entrepreneurs and informal enterprises. At least half of the proceeds will […]

Libya unveils new oil find as production ambitions rise

Libya’s National Oil Corporation has confirmed a significant oil discovery in the Ghadames Basin, approximately 450 kilometers southwest of Tripoli, marking a fresh milestone in the nation’s energy ambitions. The exploratory well, drilled under the oversight of the Arabian Gulf Oil Company, is estimated to produce 4,675 barrels of crude oil and two million cubic […]

Pope Francis warns Donald Trump about his walls policy

Pope Francis who paid a landmark visit to Morocco on Saturday and Sunday as part of his ongoing effort to advance inter-religious dialogue, warned on Sunday that those who close borders will become prisoners of the walls that they build. Pope Francis made the statement two days after US President Donald Trump threatened to seal […]