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Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil Idris on Tuesday, July 15, appointed five new ministers as part of the “Government of Hope,” with three appointees drawn from armed movements aligned with the military. According to the Sudan News Agency (SUNA), the appointments were formalised under Decision No. 84 of 2025. Professor Ahmed El-Tijani Abdel Rahim El-Mansouri was […]
Morocco’s economy is projected to grow 4.4 percent in 2025 and 4 percent in 2026, driven by robust domestic demand and investment, though concerns mount over a widening trade deficit that could reach 20.1 percent of GDP by 2026. The High Commission for Planning’s exploratory economic budget reveals an economy gaining momentum despite global uncertainties. […]
Morocco is moving forward with the operationalization of the national agency for the strategic management of state holdings (ANGSPE), a key institution created to modernize and professionalize the management of public assets, local media reported. Established by decree-law in 2023, the ANGSPE is now entering its implementation phase. It will serve as the central body […]
Greece has passed a new law allowing authorities to reject asylum applications from migrants arriving via Libya, designating the North African country as a “safe third country.” The move has drawn sharp criticism from human rights organizations, who argue that Libya remains unsafe for migrants and asylum seekers. The legislation, approved by the Greek parliament […]
https://x.com/DCP_Haddadi/status/1944424998443053178/photo/1 https://x.com/_AfricanUnion/status/1944696253532582081/photo/3 On Monday, July 14, 2024, Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has renewed calls for reparations from nations historically responsible for the trans-Atlantic slave trade and colonisation of Africa, underscoring the urgent need to restore the continent’s full human dignity. Speaking in his capacity as the African Union’s Champion for Reparatory Justice, Mahama delivered […]
The initial public offering (IPO) of Vicenne, a leading Moroccan medical equipment company, broke a new record on the Casablanca Stock Exchange with an IPO that was oversubscribed 64 times. The offering attracted over 32 billion dirhams in demand by investors for shares worth just 500 million dirhams, resulting in an unprecedented oversubscription. Vicenne offered […]
Sand and dust storms now affect over 330 million people across 150 countries, with serious consequences for health, food security, and economies, according to a new report by the UN’s World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Marking the International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms, the UN General Assembly declared 2025–2034 the official Decade for Action […]
On Monday, July 14, 2025, Mali has issued a strong diplomatic protest against the Czech Republic for denying entry visas to its U19 women’s basketball team, preventing their participation in the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup held in Brno, from 12 to 20 July. The Foreign Ministry labelled the move as an “unfriendly act” and […]
South African car exports to the United States have plummeted dramatically, falling over 70% in the first quarter of 2025, and tumbling further to 80% in April and 85% in May, 2025, following the imposition of steep tariffs by US President Donald J. Trump. The automotive industry, which relies heavily on the US market under […]
Morocco’s microfinance sector faces significant transformation as proposed regulations dramatically increase lending limits and introduce new deposit frameworks, positioning microfinance institutions as crucial intermediaries for small business financing. The draft decree, implementing Law 50-20 on microfinance, establishes differentiated credit ceilings based on institutional structure and client profiles. For associative microfinance institutions serving low-income populations, limits […]