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 […]

UK fintech Revolut seeks foothold in Moroccan market

British fintech giant Revolut is in advanced negotiations with Bank Al-Maghrib as it seeks to establish a strategic foothold in Morocco, potentially positioning the country as its continental base for expansion across Africa. Speaking to reporters, governor of Morocco’s central bank Abdellatif Jouahri said the institution held technical meetings with Revolut’s representatives in June and […]

Botswana: Historic Power Shift Rocks Southern African Economic Giant as Opposition Claims Victory

A seismic political change has transformed Botswana’s political landscape as opposition parties secured a parliamentary majority, ending the Botswana Democratic Party’s 58-year dominance. Early election results indicate opposition groups have captured at least 35 of 61 parliamentary seats, while the ruling party secured just one position. The Umbrella for Democratic Change, led by Harvard-trained lawyer […]