Niger’s military regime has nationalized Somaïr, the subsidiary of French uranium giant Orano, escalating tensions between Niamey and Paris in a move that symbolizes the regime’s sovereignty-focused policies since taking power in 2023. The nationalization announcement, delivered through state television during a council of ministers report, cited Orano’s “irresponsible, illegal and disloyal behavior” and characterized […]
Nezha Hayat, Chairperson of Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC), has been elected Chair of Africa-Middle-East Regional Committee (AMERC) of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). The IOSCO Regional Committee for Africa and the Middle East brings together the financial market regulators of the region, bearing the mission to examine, exchange information and promote issues […]
The Spanish city of Seville and capital of Andalusia is hosting this July 16 through 20 the fifth World Congress for Middle Eastern Studies (WOCMES), which serves as a platform for debate and exchange of information on the latest studies concerning the Middle East. The studies encompass diverse perspectives, from conflict analysis and resolution to […]
