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China pledges to waive some Africa loans to defy debt-trap diplomacy claims

China has announced plans to waive 23 interest-free loans to 17 African countries that were due in 2021 amid a growing rivalry with the West and accusations that it is creating “debt traps” on the continent. The relief was announced on 18 August in an address to Chinese and African diplomats at a follow-up meeting […]

Tunisia’s judicial council vows to resist President Saied’s intent to dissolve body

Tunisia’s judicial council, the country’s legal body warranting the independence of the judiciary, has vowed to withstand with all legal means President Kais Saied’s intention to dissolve it. The Tunisian leader in a statement made Saturday during a visit to the ministry of interior indicated that the council belongs to the past. “The judicial council […]

Morocco Ranks Second in Africa on World Bank Business Climate Assessment

Morocco improved its business climate indicators, according to the World Bank’s second “Business Ready” report edition published Monday, December 29, 2025, in Washington, achieving an aggregate score of 63.44 points out of 100 and ranking second in both Africa and the Arab world. The kingdom’s score represents progress from the first report edition where it […]