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Madagascar Senate Speaker puts next presidential elections into question on backdrop of violences

Herimanana Razafimahefa, the Speaker of Madagascar’s Senate has cast doubt about November 2023 presidential elections arguing that the ongoing confrontations and protests that are making the buildup to the electoral campaign set to start on October 10, are conducive to free and transparent elections. Tensions have ramped up in recent weeks in the country and […]

Tunisian opposition leader victim of acid attack

Abdellatif Mekki, a former health minister and leader of the opposition group Action and Achievement, was hospitalized after suffering burns due to an acid attack. Mekki suffered burns in his eyes and neck after he was attacked by a neighbor in his home, his party said. Mekki’s complaints following threats by his neighbor were not […]

Morocco’s Central Bank Partners with World Bank to Promote Financial Inclusion in Rural Areas

Bank Al Maghrib, Morocco’s central Bank has teamed up with the World Bank to promote the use of digital money transfer services for the benefit of the inhabitants in rural zones. The two financial institutions have launched the «Douar Tour» initiative which seeks to inform rural populations about the various financial services available for money […]