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Algeria risks bleak economic prospects in 2026 as Oil prices slump

Algeria’s state-led economic model faces growing vulnerabilities as global oil prices weaken and fiscal imbalances deepen, while diversification stalls. Latest IMF and World Bank assessments reveal a troubling mix of widening deficits, persistent unemployment, and distorted macro indicators that mask underlying fragility. The IMF projects average oil prices at $65.8 per barrel in 2026, down […]

Spain’s far-right Vox party urges rise in military spending to keep pace with Morocco

Spanish far-right Vox party urged an increase of military spending by 2% to be able to stay at pace with Morocco. In a memorandum to the Spanish congress, the fourth largest political party in Spain said bolstering the defense budget would help Spain keep up with the increasing armament of Morocco, which it described as […]

Morocco’s Central Bank calls for more vigilance vis-a-vis public debt

Morocco’s central bank has called for more vigilance concerning public debt to spare future generations the pain of structural reforms. The statement was made by central bank governor Abdellatif Jouahri following a board meeting that kept the key interest rate unchanged at 2.25%. He said the current rate remains appropriate and dismissed calls for a […]