By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Yabiladi
The Moroccan Justice and Development Party group has submitted four bills to strengthen the fight against corruption. They notably provide for punishing illicit enrichment, preventing conflicts of interest, protecting whistleblowers and reviewing asset declarations, according to Yabiladi.
Senegal’s Pastef parliamentary group says the government is blocking several bills, notably on healthcare in prisons and finance laws. It proposes replacing political funds with special funds subject to a vote by the National Assembly, to strengthen parliamentary oversight, according to 24heu.
🇸🇳 Senegal · Source: Senego ·
Congolese Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka called for comprehensive inheritance reform to better protect heirs, particularly widows, orphans and minors. At the 101st meeting of the Council of Ministers, she said undivided family assets fuel disputes and hamper their economic development, according to minutes read by BETO.
🇨🇩 DR Congo · Source: Beto ·
Morocco’s 2027 draft finance bill provides for 34,454 budgetary posts, including 14,200 for the Interior Ministry, 5,500 for Defence and 5,400 for Health. Recruitment will also cover education, justice and higher education, according to Le Matin.
🇲🇦 Morocco · Source: Le Matin ·
The royal dahir appointing the government led by Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri was published in Morocco’s official gazette on 22 October. The document notably confirms Madiha Khayr’s presence as a delegated minister, according to TelQuel.
🇲🇦 Morocco · Source: Telquel ·
Moroccan public enterprises plan 209.16 billion dirhams in 2027Moroccan public establishments and enterprises plan more than 209.16 billion dirhams in investment for 2027, excluding investment by the Mohammed VI Investment Fund. The figure appears in the report on public enterprises attached to the draft finance bill for 2027, according to TelQuel.
Egyptian Parliament authorises military support for Riyadh against HouthisEgypt’s Parliament authorised President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi to provide military support to Saudi Arabia against attacks by Yemen’s Houthis. The approval could allow Cairo to become more directly involved in regional tensions, according to Egyptian state media.The week in Africa
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