Morocco: Michel Obama to Visit Marrakech late June

The American first lady will visit Marrakech later his month accompanied by her two daughters, reports say. It will be the first visit by Michel Obama to the Kingdom of Morocco. She will be accompanied by their daughters; Malia and Sasha. During their one week stay, the Obama family will tour the city as well […]

World Bank puts growth in Sub-Saharan Africa at 3% in 2024

The World Bank revised downwards economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa to 3% instead of 3.4%, citing the impact of the war in Sudan. The forecast is still higher than the 2.4% registered last year, thanks to increased private consumption and investment, the Bank said in a recent report. The report forecasts growth of 3.9% for […]

Instability from 2011 to 2020 cost Libya $1 trillion – Minister of Economy

Libya lost one trillion dollars due to the instability that engulfed the oil rich country from 2011 to 2020, Libyan Minister of Economy Mohamed Hwej has revealed. Libya descended into chaos in 2011 following a NATO-backed revolution that ousted and murdered leader Muammar Gaddafi. Subsequent efforts to unify the country had failed due to rivalry […]