Abdullah-Thinni

Gabon: Junta sets August 2025 as end of transition through elections

The junta in power in Gabon known as the Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions (CTRI) unveiled Monday November 13 a timeline for the transition which will come to an end in August 2025 following general elections. The CRTI led by incumbent transitional leader General Brice Oligui Nguema came to power on August […]

Morocco reports over 30% drop in crime in 2022

Morocco’s General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) reported a 30.22% drop in crimes recorded in 2022, noting that only 6.59% of these cases are violent crimes. The DGSN’s efforts made it possible to identify and refer 875,879 individuals to the various prosecutor’s offices. As to the rate of resolution of crimes committed, it continues to […]

EBRD Supports Female Entrepreneurs in Jordan

The European Bank for Reconstruction & Development is providing a loan of up to US$ 2 million to the Microfund for Women (MFW) for on-lending to female entrepreneurs in Jordan. Access to finance through banks remains extremely limited for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Jordan, a country that is also particularly exposed to […]