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Egypt’s Shura fights Bank tax evasion

The Shura Council’s last week decision to raise taxes on bank loan provisions has generated discontent from the banking sector, after the amendments were submitted to the legislature without being discussed at the Shura. Banks in the country criticized the move which was initiated by a parliament member from Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party. […]

Tunisian wanted by Interpol nabbed at Casablanca airport

A Tunisian man convicted and wanted in France for illegal activities was arrested in Morocco, at Mohammed V airport in Casablanca. The man, 68, was arrested on Wednesday after landing. He was coming from Tunisia, according to security forces, cited by news outlet le360. The runaway criminal has been on the Interpol wanted list with […]

Sahara: Horst Kohler Resigns for “Health Reasons”; Morocco Regrets Decision

The UN envoy for the Sahara, former German President Horst Kohler, 76, has resigned from office “for health reasons,” announced Wednesday the UN in a statement. Mr. Köhler informed on Wednesday the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres of his decision to step down from his role for health reasons. The Secretary-General deeply regretted the resignation […]