UNIDO & FAO chiefs launching initiative on African youth employment in Africa

Morocco, Israel want closer cooperation

Morocco and Israel signed three cooperation deals covering political consultation, culture and air services as the two countries aspire to expand ties following the resumption of diplomatic ties last December. The accords were signed by Israeli Foreign minister Yair Lapid and his Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita. Lapid is expected to have talks with tourism minister […]

African economies to remain resilient despite financial headwinds — AfDB report

Despite the tightening global financial conditions, African economies are expected to remain resilient with a stable outlook in 2023-2024, according to a report by the African Development Bank (AfDB) that however urges bold policy actions to mobilize and leverage private financing for development in the continent. Africa’s average GDP growth is projected to stabilize at […]

Tunisian President Calls for Inheritance Equality between Men and Women

Tunisia’s President Beji Caid Essebsi said that time is up to amend the Tunisian inheritance law in order to guarantee equality between men and women. Speaking on the occasion of the national Women’s Day, the Tunisian President explained that the current law, derived from the Sharia granting women half men’s share in inheritance, should be […]