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Morocco: Banking deposits surge 72% over a decade reaching $120 billion

Banking deposits in Morocco have experienced consistent growth over the past decade, reaching 1.271 trillion dirhams ($120 billion) in 2024 compared to 740 billion dirhams in 2014, representing a remarkable 72% increase. Bank Al-Maghrib monetary statistics confirm this robust upward trajectory, with deposits surpassing the one trillion-dirham milestone in 2020. The growth pattern demonstrates strong […]

Gabon: EU Challenges Ali Bongo’s Upheld Victory

The Europe Union commission did not congratulate Ai Bongo for his re-election as it cast doubt on the fairness of the constitutional court, which, it said, failed to treat fairly complaints filed by the opposition, reports say. Federica Mogherini, EU’s foreign policy Chief, joined the EU’s election observers in Gabon in criticizing the handling of […]

Libya: Haftar gives chance for dialogue with GNA ahead of Berlin summit

Rebel army commander opposed to the UN-backed Government of National Accord has indicated that he was ready for dialogue amid international calls for a political solution to the Libyan crisis. Khalifa Haftar said in a statement Wednesday he heeded the calls for peace and halt to his military campaign to seize Tripoli. Several leaders at […]