First Independent Mena Newspaper
The 93rd session of the INTERPOL General Assembly will be held in Marrakesh November 24 to 27 to address several topics related to the expansion of INTERPOL’s global policing capabilities and coordination in the fight against transnational organized crime and transnational scam centers. In addition to approving the Organization’s future activities, strategic framework and budget, […]
An Italian parliamentary delegation praised on Friday in Laayoune the dynamic development that the Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra region is experiencing across various sectors. The delegation members, representing both Chambers of the Italian Parliament, attended presentations and conducted field visits to closely examine the region’s potential and the infrastructure available in several socio-economic sectors. In a […]
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 […]
Former captain of Atlas Lions Hakim Ziyech has returned home. He joined Wydad club of Casablanca. The former Chelsea and Galatasaray star has signed with Wydad a deal running until June 2027 with an option for further seasons, according to local press reports. Ziyech had been a free agent since the end of May 2025 […]
Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita called, Thursday in Brussels, on Belgian economic operators to seize the opportunities offered by the Southern provinces of the Kingdom, in line with King Mohammed VI’s vision of making the Sahara region a hub for development and cooperation. The call was made during the joint press conference in which […]
All economic indicators in Tunisia are flashing red as the country grapples with widening trade deficits, mounting debt vulnerabilities, and slowing growth in key sectors. Meanwhile, the country’s autocratic leader drags feet on urgent reforms as the economy risks sliding into prolonged stagnation. Tunisia’s trade deficit reached 8.4 billion dinars by the end of May […]
President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi has lauded on Thursday, October 23, the European Parliament for its firm stance in support of the Palestinian cause, notably its call to end the war in Gaza and alleviate the suffering of civilians. The Egyptian leader made the remarks during a meeting with European Parliament President Roberta Metsola in Brussels, held […]
Morocco’s government has approved comprehensive electoral and political party reforms targeting the September 2026 legislative elections, responding to mounting concerns over corruption and public trust in the political system. The reforms, adopted during a Council of Ministers meeting chaired by King Mohammed VI on October 19, include measures barring individuals with legal convictions from candidacy, […]
Morocco’s civil servants are earning an average net monthly salary of 10,600 dirhams in 2025, marking a substantial 43.6% increase over the past decade, according to the government’s human resources report accompanying the 2026 Finance Bill. The figure represents a significant improvement from 7,381 dirhams recorded in 2015. Minister of Economic Inclusion Younes Sekkouri confirmed […]
Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched a series of drone attacks on Khartoum International Airport on Thursday, October 23, marking the third consecutive day of strikes. According to Sudan News, seven drones targeted the airport and surrounding areas in the southern part of the capital, sending waves of panic among residents as explosions echoed […]