EU, US voice concern at surge of repression in Tunisia

The EU and the US have denounced Tunisian government following the recent spate of arrests of lawyers, journalists and opposition politicians. The EU said it was concerned with the arbitrary arrests, after France 24 filmed live the arrest of lawyers Mahdi Zagrouba and Sonia Dahmani, who were seeking refuge in the Bar association in Tunis. […]

Senegal adopts $452m for national health budget for next year

Senegal’s legislature approved Sunday November 19 the Government proposal of $452 million for national health budget accounting for 3.9 per cent of national budget for next year (2024). The lawmakers in unison greenlighted the budget presented by Minister Marie Khémesse Ngom Ndiaye, head of Health department. The money will cover several areas including research for […]

MOROCCO’S ECONOMY SHOWS STRONG GROWTH PROSPECTS DESPITE RISING TRADE DEFICIT

Morocco’s economy is projected to grow 4.4 percent in 2025 and 4 percent in 2026, driven by robust domestic demand and investment, though concerns mount over a widening trade deficit that could reach 20.1 percent of GDP by 2026. The High Commission for Planning’s exploratory economic budget reveals an economy gaining momentum despite global uncertainties. […]