FILE PHOTO: A farmer guards his plantation of cannabis near Chefchaouen

Egypt’s path to economic recovery hinges on IMF reforms, fiscal discipline

As Egypt navigates its economic recovery, a notable divergence has emerged between Government projections and IMF estimates regarding public debt reduction. While the Egyptian Government targets a reduction of public debt to 85% of GDP by the end of FY2024/25 and to 80% by mid-2027, the IMF forecasts a slower decline from 92.9% to 73.9% […]

Morocco Launches National Inspection of Breeding Females to Unlock Livestock Subsidy

Morocco has launched a nationwide inspection operation targeting sheep and goat breeding females, marking a critical step in the government’s livestock herd reconstitution program. Starting March 24, 2026, inspection teams will verify whether beneficiaries have honored their commitment to retain the reproductive females that were identified and registered during a census campaign conducted between June […]

Ethiopian parliament ratifies state of emergency in Amhara region amid escalating violence

In its extraordinary session, the Ethiopian House of People’s Representatives (HoPR) on Monday (14 August) voted in favor of a six-month state of emergency rule in the northern Amhara region amid increasing violence between the federal forces and local militiamen. The lower house of the Ethiopian parliament examined and ratified the rule following the country’s […]