Protesters shout slogans during a march, demanding equal inheritance rights for women, in Tunis

WB Sees Morocco’s GDP Growth Rebounding to 3.8% in 2017

The World Bank (WB) said in its semi-annual MENA economic Monitor that GDP growth in Morocco will rebound to 3.8% in 2017 on the backdrop of abundant rainfall auguring a good agricultural season. The report noted that growth would improve to 3.8% after the Moroccan economy endured the impact of drought in 2016 which dragged […]

Gabon: Elections commission validates 19 candidates for August presidential polls

Nineteen candidates will run for August 26 presidential elections in Gabon, up from 27 bids received by the country’s Center of Elections (CGE). The CGE, led by Michel Stéphane Bonda, Sunday unveiled the roaster of final candidates to seek the country’s top job, “Gabon Review” reports. The Center disqualified 8 candidates after receiving 27 bids […]

Algeria’s Tebboune, about to throw white towel in feud with France

Algeria’s president Tebboune said that his country was not bothered by the French position in support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara, in a statement that further highlights the contradictions within the Algerian regime. Algeria has withdrawn its ambassador to France following Paris support for Morocco and issued numerous statements condemning visits by French officials […]