Head of Egypt’s spy agency Abbas Kamel

Tunisian lawmakers validate Hichem Mechichi-proposed government

The Tunisian parliament Wednesday rubber-stamped the proposed government of the Prime Minister-designate Hichem Mechichi to replace Elyes Fakhfakh who resigned last month from the post over allegations of a conflict of interest. Mechichi’s cabinet lineup was approved by 134 lawmakers out of the 201 present for the session. Mechichi after the 15-hour session told the […]

EIB plans greater involvement in financing development projects in Morocco

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is seeking to deepen its involvement in financing key development initiatives in Morocco, aligned with the country’s economic and social priorities. The remarks were made by EIB Vice-President Ioannis Tsakiris on Thursday in Rabat during talks with Minister of Economy and Finance Nadia Fettah. The EIB official reiterated the Bank’s […]

MEPI : Moroccan Associations Get $10 Million US Grant

Thirteen Moroccan associations benefited this year from a $10 Million grant donated by the U.S. Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) program. According to MEPI regional director Manu Bhalla, the US financial assistance helps the beneficiary Associations carryout their projects seeking to create job opportunities for disabled persons, former prisoners and support entrepreneurship initiatives. For Mrs. […]