The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed on August 1 the second review under the Precautionary and Liquidity Line (PLL) Arrangement and reaffirmed Morocco’s continued qualification for the PLL and its sound economic fundamentals. In a statement on its website, the IMF underscores Morocco’s eligibility to PLL and praises the country for […]
Quelling peaceful dissent and arresting independent journalists is now a common practice in Tunisia as it backpedals on democracy under the leadership of authoritarian president Kais Saied, following the example of his protectors in military-ruled Algeria. After amassing all powers in a firm grip, President Saied launched an unrelenting campaign against peaceful opposition figures, throwing […]
Senegal has opened a long-awaited investigation into the political violence that rocked the country between 2021 and 2024, leaving over 80 people dead and many more injured or imprisoned. Justice Minister Ousmane Diagne formally requested the probe, assigning Public Prosecutor Ibrahima Ndoye to lead efforts to identify those responsible — whether civilians, police, or political […]
