Morocco’s Safi Flash Flood: King Mohammed VI Orders Emergency Assistance & Rehabilitation Program

King Mohammed VI has ordered the rapid deployment of an emergency assistance and rehabilitation program in Moroccan Atlantic coastal city of Safi hit by a deadly flash flood caused by torrential rains. In a press release issued Thursday, the Head of Government’s department said the emergency program, which has been launched upon the Royal instructions, […]

Tunisia New Airline “Jasmin Airways” has to wait Before Flying

Tunisia’s government has blocked the launch of a new airline company dubbed “Jasmin Airways” which was initially set to operate early 2013. The Tunisian ministry of transport did not grant the new airline operating rights, apparently fearing tough competition and seeking to protect flag carrier Tunisair (TU) suffering deep losses. “The creation of Jasmin Airways […]

Africa’s billion-dollar bleed: illicit financial flows undermine development and sovereignty

Africa is losing an estimated $88 billion annually through illicit financial flows (IFFs), depriving nations of vital resources for healthcare, education, and infrastructure, according to the African Union (AU). The AU and experts warn that tax evasion, money laundering, and profit-shifting by multinational corporations, often aided by weak regulations and corrupt elites, are draining the […]