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Morocco to offer fuel subsidy to professional transporters to cushion price hikes

Morocco plans to re-introduce aid to help professional transporters mitigate the impact of a surge in fuel prices, in a u-turn in its subsidies policy. The decision was taken following a meeting between transport minister Mohamed Abdeljalil, budget minister Faouzi Lekjaa and transport professionals. Fuel is a driver of inflation and any significant surge in […]

Kenya’s president dismisses almost entire cabinet amid simmering discontent

Kenyan President William Ruto on Thursday (11 July) fired almost all the ministers in his cabinet, including the attorney general, with immediate effect and promised to form a new government as the current one has struggled with discontent over a cost-of-living crisis and the East African country’s debt. In a televised address, Ruto promised that […]

Morocco: Central Bank, Exchange Office warn of dangers of crypto-currency

Morocco’s central bank, Bank Al Maghrib (BAM), has again warned against the risks of crypto-currency, which remains illegal in the country. Despite previous warnings regarding the risks associated with the use of virtual currencies such as Bitcoin, it has been established that some physical and moral persons continue to use this type of operation, said […]