Development aid cut leaves poorest nations on edge
The West is moving towards a “seismic shift” in foreign development aid with vital support programmes across the Middle East...
Economy
Paris agricultural show cements Morocco-France farming alliance
Morocco became the first-ever guest of honour at the 61st International Agricultural Show in Paris on February 23rd, according to...
Morocco: Korean company wins major train contract
Korean industry heavyweight Hyundai Rotem has won a $1.5bn train contract with Morocco, making the biggest single deal the company...
Billionaire Sawiris says Egypt should reconsider mega-projects
The billionaire Naguib Sawiris said Egypt should reconsider its mega-projects to save money as they require large amounts of foreign...
EU agrees new sanctions on Russia
The European Union has agreed to impose new sanctions on Russia amid US President Donald Trump's push for a peace...
One-third of Libyans living in poverty despite rise in oil revenues
Almost one-third of Libyans are living in poverty, despite the doubling of oil revenues, raising questions over the fate of...
Spain approves €750 million loan to Morocco for trains
Spain has approved at €750m loan to Morocco to help the North African kingdom secure trains for its fast developing...
Poverty affects now affects one third of Libyans
Poverty now affects nearly a third of Libyans, while official statistics suggest the country is doubling its oil revenues. According...
Morocco passes strike law amid rising tension with trade unions
Morocco has passed a strike law amid rising tensions between the government and trade unions regarding the rights of the...
Almost all USAID staff to be placed on leave from February 7th
United States President Donald Trump has ordered that almost all directly-hired staff of the US Agency for International Development (USAID)...
Morocco’s unemployment rate has risen to 13.3% in 2024
In 2024 the unemployment rate in Morocco rose to 13.3%, increasing from 13% in 2023, according to data released by...
Sub-Saharan Africa immediately suffering from USAID cut
Sub-Saharan African countries are reeling at the suspension of the USAID programme by Donald Trump's new administration. According to the...
Nearly all USAID staff to be placed on leave
The US has ordered nearly all staff of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) to be placed on leave...
Morocco’s unemployment rate rises to 13.3% in 2024
Morocco's unemployment rate has risen to 13.3%, marking a black spot on an otherwise thriving economy. According to Middle East...
Burkina Faso issues first new AES passport to captain
Burkina Faso's Captain Ibrahim Traoré is the first person to ever be issued the new AES passport. This came mere...
