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Niger’s top court lifts immunity of ex-president Bazoum, paving way for prosecution

Niger’s top court has lifted the immunity of the country’s democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, thus opening door for the country’s junta-ruled government to prosecute him for alleged ‘high treason’. Abdou Dan Galadima, president of the State Court, Niger’s highest legal authority that had been created by the military government, announced the decision on Friday […]

COVID-19: Health emergency extended in Morocco until September 10

The government Council, held Tuesday in Rabat, has decided to extend the state of health emergency across the national territory until Friday Sept. 10, 2021, as part of efforts aimed at curbing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision was made during the weekly meeting of the Government Council held in Rabat. “As part […]

Morocco’s pension reform faces electoral delay as consensus remains elusive

Morocco’s comprehensive pension system reform may face postponement beyond the 2026 legislative elections, as government officials acknowledge the complexity of achieving social consensus on the politically sensitive restructuring. In an interview with le360 news outlet, Economist Zakaria Ferano argues that “an electoral year is inappropriate for this type of undertaking,” given the technical, social, and […]