Egyptian-UK activist on hunger strike, now ill in prison
AFP reports that British Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah has become sick after spending more than 50 days on hunger
Morocco's Economy and Finance Minister, Nadia Fettah, today outlined the 2025-2027 budget plans focusing on reducing the budget deficit and securing long-term debt sustainability, while still strongly supporting social protection. Addressing the Finance and Economic Development Committee in Parliament, Fettah detailed strategies to lower the Treasury's debt ratio below 67% by 2027 through enhanced fiscal discipline, controlled spending, and increased revenues. She highlighted a 0.5% GDP decrease in the 2024 budget deficit and successes in financing social programs.
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