Sudan PM Abdalla-Hamdok

Throne Day: King pardons over 2,000 Convicts

King Mohammed VI has pardoned 2,052 convicts on the occasion of Throne Day, the Ministry of Justice announced indicating that the beneficiaries are either detained or serving a suspended sentence. the Ministry of Justice unveiled the list of the beneficiaries of the royal pardon, which includes inmates who were granted a pardon over their remaining […]

China’s BRI to continue bringing rails, roads and debt to Africa, though at slower pace — experts

As world leaders gathered in Beijing for China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) forum this week, analysts see China as making a renewed focus of its development drive on poorer countries in the global south, notably in Africa, as the country’s relations with the West become increasingly frosty. China’s financial support for projects in nearly […]

EBRD to Launch Women Business Program in Morocco

The European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD), backed by the EU, will launch its Women’s Business Program in Morocco Sept.18. This initiative encourages women entrepreneurship for inclusive growth and supports women entrepreneurs looking for adequate access to finance and business training. EBRD works with women-led small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to help promote women’s […]