Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa Slower than Expected
Sub-Saharan African economies are still recovering from the slowdown in 2015-16, but growth is slower than expected, according to the October 2018 issue of Africa’s […]
Articles by Khalid Al Mouahidi
Melania Trump starts African tour
First Lady Melania Trump started Tuesday her first African tour by a visit to Ghana. The First Lady will also visit Malawi, Kenya and Egypt, […]
Over 30 illegal migrants rescued off Morocco’s northern coast
Moroccan authorities announced that 31 illegal migrants were rescued in the sea north of Morocco, while the smuggler, a Malian national, was arrested. On Monday, […]
Morocco: Overhaul of Vocational Training discussed at meeting chaired by the King
Less than two months after he sketched a roadmap to address youths’ unemployment and remedy the shortcomings of the educational system and training programs that […]
IMF disburses $245m loan tranche to Tunisia
The International Monetary Fund last weekend approved the payment of a $245 million loan tranche to Tunisia as the North African nation is making urgent […]
Nigeria: economy crippled, labor begins nationwide strike
Nigeria’s two main workers’ unions on Thursday commenced a nationwide strike after several months of failed discussions with the government. The Nigerian Labor Congress (NLC), […]
Financial independence reform to top A.U. meeting in November
The African Union will hold an extraordinary summit next November in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to focus mainly on the reform of the organization, AU Commission […]
UN Office, Moroccan Agency to foster South-South Cooperation
The Moroccan Agency of International Cooperation (AMCI) and the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC), have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote […]
King Mohammed VI Calls for Boosting African Women’s Participation in Development & Decision-Making
King Mohammed VI has called for more African efforts to promote women’s participation in development and decision-making in order to make the most of their […]
Algeria: Thousands of ex-soldiers march on capital Algiers
Thousands of retired Algerian soldiers clashed with security forces when prevented from entering capital Algiers to stage a demonstration to demand benefits such as social […]