player Mohamed Ihattaren

Accra Reparations Conference calls for Africa united front to redress slave trade injustices

Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo has called for a united front with African leaders on demands for reparations for transatlantic slavery and colonial-era damages, as they gathered on Tuesday (14 November) in Accra for a four-day conference that aims to explore how to address such historical injustices. Speaking at the opening session hosted by Ghana, its […]

Overfishing, declining stocks behind Morocco’s ban on frozen sardines exports

The Moroccan government ordered a temporary suspension of frozen sardine exports, as part of a broader plan to strengthen national food security and protect a marine resource under mounting pressure, according to a recent analysis.   The decision was first explained by the ministry in charge as a move to raise annual national fish consumption […]

EBRD Lends €24 Million to Tunisian Leasing Company

The European Bank for reconstruction and development (EBRD) has agreed to provide a €24 million loan to Tunisie Leasing and Factoring, the country’s largest leasing company. The loan will allow the Tunisian company to continue growing its network across the country and reaching SMEs in regions less well-covered by competitors. Supporting access to finance for […]