Tunisia & WB

UN 4th Committee: Petitioners Defend Morocco’s Sovereignty over Sahara; Warn against Security Threat

Several petitioners who took the floor before the UN 4th Committee have defended Morocco’s historical sovereignty over the Sahara and commended the Morocco-proposed autonomy initiative as a viable solution to the regional dispute. Petitioners from Africa, Europe, Latin America and the USA agreed that the autonomy proposal enjoys wide support at the United Nations and […]

Morocco to post MENA region’s highest growth rate in 2021 at 6.3% – IMF says

The IMF expects Morocco’s economy to grow 6.3%, the highest rates among its MENA peers, as the country continues its fiscal and monetary stimulus. Morocco’s economic performance is also credited thanks to its “successful vaccination campaign” which enabled the country to contain the pandemic and allow the economy to rebound, the IMF said after its […]

Namibia’s ruling party names Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as sole candidate for presidential elections

Namibia’s President Hage Geingob has named Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the sole candidate for the ruling Swapo party in next year’s elections. The nomination came Saturday as the country’s leader was addressing the party’s top organ. President Geingob called on party members to Nandi-Ndaitwah when official campaigns begin next year. “Elections took place, we have the […]