US Government Blended-Finance Fund invests $600,000 to empower women in Africa

The US Agency for International Development has announced $500,000 in funding and $100,000 in technical assistance to the Women’s World Banking Asset Management (WAM) blended-finance fund.   Joining USAID, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) announced its intent to provide $25 million in financing to the fund. The financing will help mobilize commercial investment to […]

Moroccan Parliament adopts 2026 Finance Bill in 47 Days prioritizing health and education Sectors

Morocco’s parliament validated the 2026 Finance Bill on Friday, December 5, just 47 days after government submission on October 20. The Chamber of Representatives approved the legislation in second reading following Thursday’s green light from the Chamber of Advisors, completing an expedited budget marathon. The rapid adoption enables the current governing majority to implement major […]

UNHRC: Morocco exposes in Geneva sufferings of Sahrawis sequestered in Tindouf Camps

While Sahrawis sequestered in the Polisario-controlled Tindouf camps are enduring inhumane conditions, their brethren living in Morocco’s southern provinces are enjoying all their rights and participate in the management of public affairs, said on Monday Moroccan justice minister Abdellatif Ouahbi. Addressing the 52nd session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC), convening in Geneva, the […]