Senegal has officially ended one of Africa’s oldest conflicts with the signing of a peace agreement between the government and the separatist Movement of Democratic Forces of Casamance (MFDC). The agreement, brokered by Guinea-Bissau’s president Umaro Sissoco Embalo, brings a historic conclusion to the 40-year-long low-key struggle for independence by Casamance rebels in the southern […]
Dozens of young demonstrators gathered peacefully in a central district of Rabat and other cities, responding to a call by the GenZ 212 movement. The protesters chanted slogans demanding improvements in healthcare, education, and stronger measures against corruption. Before dispersing, they thanked police officers for their restraint and presence. Other protests in Casablanca and Agadir […]
Morocco’s central bank has called for more vigilance concerning public debt to spare future generations the pain of structural reforms. The statement was made by central bank governor Abdellatif Jouahri following a board meeting that kept the key interest rate unchanged at 2.25%. He said the current rate remains appropriate and dismissed calls for a […]
