Libya: PM pushes to end petrol subsidies despite protests
Libya’s government intends to lift petrol subsidies despite ongoing protests, according to The National on January 12th. The decision is...
Economy
Morocco: expected 2.4% in growth in beginning of 2024
Morocco is pulling itself out of the economic doldrums after covid and the impact of the war in the Ukraine....
USD and Bitcoin start the year strong while others struggle
The new year is marked by a strong US dollar and a resurgent bitcoin, according to Africa News. After a...
1 million Moroccans in poverty to receive financial grants
In a rare move, Morocco announced on December 25 that around 1 million families living in poverty would receive financial...
Starbucks’ Morocco franchise denies claims it’s pulling out
The franchise responsible for Starbucks stores in Morocco refuted allegations that the brand was departing from the country, reports The...
Ryanair to invest in Morocco’s domestic market
Morocco will take a bold economic step by allowing commercial airline giant Ryanair to enter its internal air travel market,...
Morocco has plans to “rehabilitate” its Atlantic coast
In what is a reaction to what hes describes as a manouevre of his opponents when it comes to the...
Morocco: cash-strapped Rabat signs financing deals
Morocco has signed multiple financing deals with the African Development Bank (AFDB) , reports Moroccan state news agency Maghreb Arabe...
Tunisia’s $1.9 billion IMF bail in limbo, after refusing to cut subsidies
Tunisia’s $1.9 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is in limbo as the country hasn't made any proposal...
Morocco and EU commit to building stronger ties
Morocco and the European Union have emphasised their commitment to building a stronger relationship during a meeting in Brussels, according...
Morocco’s push for an investment-grade credit rating
Morocco is on a mission to regain its coveted investment-grade credit rating from S&P Global Ratings, despite grappling with extensive...
Niger: International sanctions lead to budget cuts
Niger’s new regime announced that the budget would have to be revised as international sanctions on the country has weakened...
Tunisian President rejects financial support announced by EU
Kais Saied has turned down financial aid from the EU as he claimed the amount was too lacklustre as well...
Tunisia extends water rationing measures in wake of drought
Tunisia is extending its March 2023 water rationing policy in an attempt to cope with the severe drought that has...
IMF approves 1.3 billion USD loan to Morocco
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) confirmed that it would give quake-hit Morocco an 18-month loan of 1.32 billion US Dollars,...
