Fitch Gives Morocco BBB- Rating with Stable Outlook

Fitch Ratings gave Morocco ‘BBB-‘ rating with a stable outlook due to the country’s macroeconomic stability, comfortable external buffers and a low share of foreign-currency debt in public debt. The Moroccan government has prioritized social policies in the 2019 budget, said Fitch in a press release, noting that the country is planning an overhaul of […]

Kais Saied lifts house arrest ban imposed on key figures

Tunisia’s President Kais Saied has abandoned the house arrest ban imposed on several key figures suspected for corruption and other related offenses. Chawki Tabib, former head of the country’s anti-corruption Monday on Facebook said an official decision stemming from the interior ministry cancelled the order to keep him under house arrest. “I was informed a […]

Morocco urges Libyans to hold December elections

Morocco reiterated its call for Libyan parties to hold December 24 elections and maintain the well-functioning of state institutions. The call was reiterated by foreign minister Nasser Bourita who was speaking at a news conference with head of Libya’s higher state council Khaled Mechri. Bourita reaffirmed Morocco’s support for dialogue between Libyan parties in order […]