UNHCR: International NGOs hold Algerian regime accountable for crimes committed in Tindouf Camps

Several international NGOs have decried in Geneva the crimes and the serious human violations committed by the polisario militias in the Tindouf camps, saying the Algerian regime is responsible for these crimes as they are perpetrated on Algerian territory. Addressing remotely the 48th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), NGO “Africa Culture International […]

Malian transition leaders postponed sine die next year presidential elections

Mali’s Government in power since May 2021 following a second coup announced Monday September 25 the delay sine die the scheduled February 2024 presidential elections, citing a number of reasons including issues related to the review of the electoral lists. Government spokesman Col. Abdoulaye Maiga announced the move noting that the elections “will be slightly […]

Morocco’s growth to rebound to 4.5 pc in 2021; Kingdom to repay part of LPL in advance – IMF

Morocco’s GDP growth is expected to increase to 4.5 percent in 2021 as the effects of the drought and pandemic wane and monetary and fiscal policy remains accommodative, announced on Wednesday the International Monetary Fund. In a press release issued after concluding 2020 Article IV Consultation with Morocco, the IMF Executive Board also said that […]