Syrian sanctions lifted by the UK, offering economic lifeline
The UK has removed Syrian sanctions on 24 entities giving the Syrian economy a lifeline. The UK has unfrozen assets...
Economy
Trump backs down on tariffs as US economy struggles
In a surprising turn of events, U.S President Donald Trump has suddenly paused his 25% tariffs on imports from Canada...
War-torn Sudan still the source of the arabic gum market
Gum arabic is being trafficked out of rebel-held regions of war-torn Sudan, posing a threat to Western companies’ efforts to...
War-torn Sudan supplying crucial global product
A vital ingredient used in everything from Coca-Cola to M&M’s sweets, called gum arabic, is being trafficked from rebel-held areas...
EU unveils €800 billion ReArm Europe plan amid Ukraine crisis
The ReArm Europe plan offers €800 billion to allow countries to spend more on defence without triggering deficit procedures, according...
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...
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)...
