Finance Minister Mohammed Benchaaboun and Maghreb director at WB Jesko Hentschel

Morocco tops Maghreb region, Algeria lags in economic freedom- Fraser Institute

Morocco was ranked the most economically free country in North Africa, while its gas-rich neighbor took the backseat regionally and internationally, the Fraser Institute said. The 2022 World Economic Freedom Report includes an index measuring the degree to which the policies and institutions of countries are supportive of economic freedom Out of 165 countries, Morocco […]

Africa demands seat at the table: UNGA 2025 calls for reform, justice, and global inclusion

African leaders used the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) as a platform to demand structural reform, global justice, and recognition of Africa’s geopolitical relevance. Central to their message: the urgent need for permanent representation on the UN Security Council and a rebalanced global order that is ‘outdated and unjust’. President Cyril Ramaphosa of South […]

Israel-South Africa: Tel Aviv infuriated by Zouma’s meeting with Hamas leader

Israel lambasted South Africa and summoned the South African Ambassador to Tel Aviv for explanation after President Zouma received on Sunday Hamas exiled leader Khaled Meshaal. Khaled Meshaal, the Political leader of Hamas movement which is controlling Gaza, was received on Sunday by the South African President Jacob Zouma and some leaders of the ANC, […]