Moroccan imams heading to Europe

Much of Africa less safe, secure, democratic than a decade ago — Governance Index

Africa is “less safe, secure and democratic” than it was 10 years ago, says a new report on African governance released by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation on Wednesday, January 25, citing a surge in military coups and armed conflicts. The democratic backsliding now threatens to reverse decades of progress made in Africa, according to an […]

Moroccan stock exchange launches futures market

Moroccan financial regulators announced the launch of the futures market which would help the Casablanca stock exchange attract more investors. The launch was announced in a ceremony by bourse regulator AMMC, the finance ministry and the central bank, who all highlighted the importance of the financial instrument in the reforms launched by the country to […]

Libya: Haftar concurs with elections as escape route

Head of the UN mission in Libya has told the media that Head of the Eastern-based army Khalifa Haftar backs his action plan to help Libyans establish central and efficient institutions to run the country as of next year. Ghassan Salamé met with Haftar in Cairo on Sunday to discuss a number of issues including […]