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Tunisia: Kais Saied sacks 57 judges in fresh purge

Tunisian President Kais Saied Wednesday sacked 57 judges as part of what he claims efforts to purge the judiciary system that he accuses of corruption. He had amended the Decree on the temporary supreme judicial council, empowering him to remove judges under specific conditions. A decree read on the state-run television announced the sacking of […]

Morocco backs UAE’s sovereignty over Iran-occupied Islands

Morocco reiterated its position in support for the UAE’s sovereignty over three islands occupied by Iran. Morocco’s stance in support of the UAE’s territorial integrity is “steady and permanent,” Moroccan representative to the UN Omar Hilale told the Fourth Committee. Morocco also backed an Emirati request to end Iran’s occupation of the three Emirati islands […]

Africa’s growing fintech sector transforms fin-services, but funding costs are obstacle — EIB report

The number of fintech companies in Africa have almost tripled this year compared with 2020 as financial conditions across the continent ease, though funding costs are still an obstacle to further growth, according to a new report by the European Investment Bank (EIB). This progress is thanks to the improving access to finance for people […]