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OPEC Fund lends Morocco $100 Mln for financial inclusion & digital entrepreneurship

The OPEC Fund for International Development has lent Morocco $100 million to enhance financial inclusion, modernize the economy and mitigate the impact of Covid-19 pandemic. The loan, supported by the World Bank, will enable Morocco implement reforms to provide households and firms with affordable, transparent and sustainable financial services. It aims to ensure financial inclusion […]

Algeria: Dozens of ex-soldiers stage protest near Tunisian border

Dozens of former Algerian soldiers have staged a sit-in protest near the Tunisian border to demand a pension increase amid soaring food prices and shortage of staple products fueling widespread popular discontent. These disgruntled ex-soldiers gathered near the borders to vent out their anger as all demonstrations against the military regime have been banned since […]

Morocco appoints 22 new consuls in a major diplomatic shift

Morocco’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appointed 22 new Consuls General across strategic international posts, marking one of the most significant diplomatic reshuffles in recent years aimed at strengthening ties with Moroccan expatriate communities worldwide. The appointments affect over one-third of Morocco’s consular network and represent a fundamental shift toward modern, citizen-focused diplomacy. The strategic […]