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Tunisia marks 3rd year anniverary with violence

The 14th of January marked the third year anniversary of the Tunisian revolution which went to sweep the North Africa and the Middle East. There was little to celebrate about on the day due to violence which marred the country. The constitution also missed its deadline once more as voting continues in the Assembly. Tunisians […]

EBRD: Antoine Sallé de Chou, New Country Director for Morocco

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has appointed French national Antoine Sallé de Chou new Head for its office in Morocco. Based in Casablanca, Mr. Sallé de Chou replaces Marie-Alexandra Veilleux-Laborie. He will be responsible for the EBRD’s investments and operations in the country and report to Heike Harmgart, the Bank’s Managing Director […]

UN Sahara envoy faces crossroads as global support coalesces around Morocco’s autonomy plan

As the UN Security Council prepares to review the mandate of its Western Sahara mission (MINURSO), pressure is mounting on UN Envoy Staffan de Mistura to realign his efforts with the growing international consensus favoring Morocco’s autonomy plan. The recent meeting between de Mistura and US Senior Advisor Massad Boulos in New York marked a […]