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Senegal’s public debt nears 80% of GDP amid fiscal strain

Senegal is facing mounting fiscal challenges as its public debt approaches 80% of GDP, driven by rising borrowing costs, persistent energy subsidies, and the lingering effects of post-COVID recovery spending. The government is under increasing pressure to balance its budget while maintaining critical social and infrastructure investments. According to a recent World Bank report, Senegal’s […]

Mauritania: Towards reduction of prices of certain staple foods

The Mauritanian Ministry of Commerce announced a new memorandum of understanding with the Federation of Commerce, aimed at lowering the prices of essential foodstuffs. This agreement seeks to alleviate the financial strain on Mauritian consumers by stabilizing the cost of basic groceries amid challenging economic conditions. According to the Ministry’s statement, the new pricing concerns […]

Global Electricity Review 2022 lauds Morocco’s wind power achievements

Morocco was cited as a good example in the Global Electricity Review 2022, thanks to its investments in wind power which now accounts for 17% of the country’s energy mix. The report, published by energy think tank Ember, highlights Morocco’s continental leadership in clean energy which outperformed the global average of 12%. The share of […]