Automotive sector tops Morocco’s exports, cuts deficit

Morocco’s trade deficit contracted by 6.8% in the first six months this year, thanks to a rise in car exports and a drop in energy imports, the foreign exchange office said. Imports dropped to 358 billion dirhams, while exports rose to 221 billion dirhams leaving a deficit of 138 billion dirhams. Morocco has prepared the […]

Tunisia: Administrative Court suspends president’s dismissal of judges

A setback for President Kaïs Saïed: the administrative court of Tunis suspended the execution of his decision taken in June to dismiss 57 judges, a measure that had caused an outcry in the country. According to the court’s spokesperson, a certain number of judges could finally return to the courtroom after the examination of their […]

Solar revolution transforms rural Mali despite significant hurdles

In the remote village of Karan, Mali, solar power has sparked remarkable change. The installation of a mini-grid operated by WeLight has provided 3,000 residents with reliable electricity, transforming local commerce and daily life. Bakery owner Samba Diakité exemplifies this impact. Previously dependent on diesel generators costing $100 daily, he now saves more than half […]