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Morocco faces World Bank warning of possible retirement age at 70

The World Bank has raised concerns that Morocco may eventually need to raise its legal retirement age to 70 in order to sustain its pension system. In a recent report titled “Adopting and Shaping Change: Human Capital in the Middle East and North Africa at a Turning Point”, the institution......

Morocco urges Arab banks to unite against global economic challenges

Morocco has called for greater cooperation among Arab central banks to confront shared economic challenges. Speaking at the 49th meeting of Arab central bank governors in Tunisia, Bank Al-Maghrib Governor Abdellatif Jouahri emphasized that collaboration is essential to address global shocks affecting......

In Tunis, Jouahri advocates for strengthening arab monetary cooperation

At a meeting in Tunis on September 17, 2025, Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), highlighted the importance of enhanced cooperation between Arab central banks to confront the global political, economic, and commercial shocks currently affecting the world. Speaking on the sidelines......

Lesotho villagers file complaint over Bank-Funded water project

Eighteen rural communities in Lesotho have filed a formal complaint with the African Development Bank (AfDB) over the construction of a major water project, claiming that it has caused extensive damage to farmland, polluted water sources, and harmed local homes. Approximately 1,600 residents of villages......

Celebrity chef Valentino Luchin arrested for San Francisco bank robbery spree

Valentino Luchin, a renowned chef once celebrated for his role in San Francisco’s culinary scene, has been arrested on charges of carrying out three bank robberies in a single day. The 62-year-old faces multiple counts of robbery and attempted robbery after the incidents unfolded last Wednesday. Authorities......

Iraq signs $1 billion investment deals with international finance corporation

Iraq announced on Saturday the signing of investment agreements worth one billion dollars with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, as the country seeks to strengthen its economic recovery. The agreements were unveiled during a ceremony marking 20 years of IFC......

Morocco’s NOOR complex leads Africa’s renewable energy revolution

A new report, The Renewable Energy Investment Case for Africa, has praised Morocco’s NOOR Complex as a landmark achievement in Africa’s clean energy transition. The solar plant, located in Ouarzazate, has become a global model for harnessing renewable energy to reduce reliance on imports......

The overseas bank accounts you can open from Spain: diversify your savings and maximize returns

If you live in Spain, opening an overseas bank account can offer significant financial benefits, such as holding different currencies and accessing higher savings rates. While maintaining a Spanish bank account is essential for paying bills and taxes, many residents are exploring foreign accounts to......

Japanese prime minister's resignation sparks stock market surge amid hopes for economic stimulus

The resignation of Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has triggered a rally in Asian markets, driven by optimism over potential fiscal stimulus under his successor. The announcement overshadowed weaker-than-expected Chinese export data, as investors shifted focus to the likelihood of more accommodative......