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African Union: Moussa Faki seeks 2nd term at helm of AU Commission

Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki (Chad) has announced his candidacy for a second term in office at the end of his first four-year mandate, which started in 2017. Mr. Faki seeks re-election for another 4-year mandate (2021-2024). He will present results achieved during his mandate during the Assembly of next AU summit […]

Morocco eats into its anti-coronavirus fund

Voices are rising in Morocco for a new donation campaign for the anti-coronavirus fund, which now has 9 billion dirhams ($975 mln). The fund was spurred by King Mohammed VI when the virus first outbroke in Morocco and gathered some 33.7 billion dirhams ($3.7 bln) thanks to generous donations from Moroccan enterprises and individuals. The […]

IMF: MENA Region Can Offer Better Future for its Citizens

Despite major challenges, the MENA region can capitalize on the opportunities provided by the strengthening of global economy and provide a better, more equitable, and prosperous future for its citizens, says a report released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The region’s highly educated and tech-savvy youth have tremendous potential to spur growth if given […]