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Gambia: President Adama Barrow launches his political party

Gambian President Adama Barrow has launched his own political party in capital Banjul. The move frees him from the coalition that helped him win the presidency three years ago in the West African nation. The president has formally registered the new party, the National People’s Party (NPP), with the Independent Electoral Commission, making him the […]

Tunisia introduces austerity measures

The government has revealed that it will introduce austerity measures to curb its budget deficit. Finance Minister Elyes Fakhfakh’s announcement could further stir up the heightened political crisis to new levels. The decision will imply the reduction of public expenditure and the freezing of public salaries. The move is not expected to be welcomed by […]

S&P Expects Morocco’s Economic Growth to Drive Banking Performance in 2026

Moroccan banks are poised to benefit from robust economic growth in 2026, driven by spending on large-scale infrastructure projects and supportive government policies, says Standard & Poors Global Ratings agency. In its projection for Moroccan banks in 2026, the American rating agency anticipates an acceleration in lending activity, improvements in asset quality, and stabilized profitability […]