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Congo’s franc revival: a high-stakes test for African monetary sovereignty

The Democratic Republic of Congo has launched an ambitious plan to reclaim monetary control by reversing decades of deep-rooted dollar dependence. Newly appointed Central Bank Governor André Wameso has placed restoring confidence in the Congolese franc (CDF) at the heart of his mandate. Today, nearly 90% of Congo’s transactions — from mineral exports to daily […]

Spain faces a choice: either Morocco or Polisario leader, Foreign Minister warns

Foreign minister Nasser Bourita has reiterated Morocco’s strong rejection of the Spanish decision to host Separatist leader Ibrahim Ghali, and said that Spain has to choose either Morocco or Ghali. The Spanish decision risks seriously undermining relations with Morocco, Bourita told Spanish news agency EFE. Ghali was admitted at a Spanish hospital after entering the […]

Morocco’s King offers condolences to German President following death of Horst Köhler

King Mohammed VI has sent a message of condolences to President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany following the death of former German President and former Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Horst Köhler. In his message, the Sovereign expressed his deep sorrow over the death of Köhler, highlighting that the Kingdom of Morocco honors […]