Senegal’s new authorities continue their efforts to break with the legacy of former president Macky Sall, particularly the pervasive corruption that has left deep political, economic, and social scars.

With Syrians eager to breathe life back into their shattered cities and hasten early recovery, community initiatives to support urban development projects have emerged as a practical step to push forward the massive and lengthy reconstruction effort.

Because currency is a core marker of national identity, overhauling the Syrian financial and banking sector that has been in decline for 14 years requires a new currency, analysts said.

A wave of controversy has swept Morocco after Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch was seen spending his summer in Sardinia, at a time when the kingdom is grappling with a deteriorating economy marked by soaring prices and high unemployment.

Europe offers limited aid to post-Assad Syria, but doubts remain over its impact on refugee returns and recovery.