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Morocco World
20-06-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
World Bank Grants $250 Million to Reinforce Morocco's Social Protection
Rabat – Morocco secured financing from the World Bank as it advances a large-scale reform of its social safety nets. The institution's Board of Directors approved a $250 million financing package to support the country's Support to Strengthening of Social Safety Nets for Human Development Project. The funding comes as Morocco rolls out the Direct Social Benefit (DSB) program, which the government introduced in late 2023 as a cornerstone of its broader reform agenda. By March 2025, the program had already reached over 3.9 million households across the country, providing cash assistance and linking families to essential services. The World Bank's new package aims to reinforce this approach. It will help improve the way Morocco delivers aid to the poorest families, while also creating pathways for economic inclusion. Ahmadou Moustapha Ndiaye, the World Bank's Director for the Maghreb and Malta, pointed to Morocco's achievements in reducing poverty, which fell to 3.8% in 2022. But he also acknowledged that many households remain vulnerable to shocks. 'Morocco has made notable strides, yet many families still lack the tools to withstand economic disruptions or take part in the job market,' Ndiaye said. 'This program opens the door for people to invest in education, access care services, and seek out work, particularly women and youth.' Morocco has made steady progress over the past two decades in lifting living standards and extending public services. But the road ahead remains challenging. High unemployment, weak female labor force participation, and widening rural-urban gaps continue to weigh on the country's ambitions for equitable growth. Morocco's unemployment rate has witnessed a slight decrease of 0.4% in the first quarter of 2025, falling from 13.7% to 13.3% compared to the first quarter of 2024, according to Morocco's Higher Commission for Planning (HCP). Yet, this decrease is still far from satisfactory. The World Bank project will support the National Agency for Social Support (ANSS), which manages the DSB program, in tightening coordination across ministries and boosting the efficiency of benefit delivery. At the core of the initiative is a citizen-focused model that seeks to connect public spending with measurable outcomes, such as more children in school, better health coverage, and stronger ties to the labor market. With support from international partners, Morocco hopes to build a safety net that gives people the means to move forward. Tags: Morocco economysocial protectionUnemploymentworld bank
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Liverpool eye €1m talent after Africa scouting trip
Liverpool Target €1m Senegalese Wonderkid: Sidy Barhama Ndiaye Deal Taking Shape Future Focus for Arne Slot's Liverpool Liverpool's summer transfer activity is taking on a distinctly dual-track approach — with marquee signings arriving alongside emerging young talent. While Jeremie Frimpong and Armin Pecsi have already joined the club, attention now turns to a €1 million-rated winger from Senegal: Sidy Barhama Ndiaye. Advertisement According to France Football journalist Nabil Djellit, the Reds are closing in on a deal for Ndiaye, a 2009-born prodigy from the Diambars academy. Liverpool's scouting mission during the 2025 CAF U17 Africa Cup of Nations appears to have unearthed a gem, with Ndiaye's performances reportedly turning heads. 'Liverpool are making a move for the Senegal wonderkid after scouting him in the U17 African Cup of Nations,' Djellit revealed.'The transfer of the Diambar academy player is estimated to cost €1m, with things said to be working well in Senegal for the success of the deal.' Info : Liverpool a flashé lors de la dernière #CANU17 sur Sidy Barhama Ndiaye. L'ailier sénégalais (2009) va quitter l'académie de Diambars pour (normalement) s'engager avec #Liverpool. Le transfert est estimé à 1 M€. Ça bosse bien au Sénégal. Bravo #Mercato — Nabil Djellit (@Nabil_djellit) June 12, 2025 Building for the Long Term The signing strategy here aligns with what we've seen in Liverpool's recent approach to youth investment. The acquisition of Hungarian goalkeeper Armin Pecsi highlighted a shift in focus toward securing potential future stars early — before their values balloon. Ndiaye fits this mould. A 16-year-old who reportedly excels with both feet, his pace, agility, and low centre of gravity make him a natural threat from wide areas. Though physically slight, the winger's technical quality and raw speed have already placed him on the radar of Europe's elite scouts. Senegalese Pathways to Anfield For Liverpool supporters, any mention of a Senegalese winger inevitably conjures memories of Sadio Mané. Ndiaye may still be in the embryonic stages of his career, but the parallels in nationality, style, and position are impossible to ignore. Advertisement If this deal does go through, Ndiaye would follow in the footsteps of other African talents who have flourished at Anfield. The groundwork laid by Mané could act as both inspiration and blueprint for the youngster's own development. Scouting Presence in Africa Paying Dividends Liverpool's commitment to African scouting is bearing fruit. The club's recent attendance at both the U17 and U20 Africa Cup of Nations tournaments has shown intent — not just in words but in recruitment. Our View – Anfield Index Analysis From a Liverpool fan's point of view, this is the sort of move that sets a foundation for sustained excellence. Sidy Barhama Ndiaye might not be a name that rocks the headlines like a Florian Wirtz or Jeremie Frimpong, but he could be the type of player who blossoms under the radar, following the same route as Harvey Elliott or even Stefan Bajčetić. Advertisement It's reassuring to see the club's scouting network still operating at a high level, especially in underrepresented regions like West Africa. Investing €1 million in raw, unpolished potential like Ndiaye is low-risk, high-upside — and mirrors the long-term vision many fans want to see from Arne Slot and the recruitment team. Fans will also note the symbolic value of signing another Senegalese forward. Mané's legacy at Liverpool is one of dedication, humility, and brilliance — and although it's unfair to place that burden on a 16-year-old, the precedent adds a certain romance to this potential move.
TimesLIVE
29-05-2025
- Business
- TimesLIVE
AfDB at 60: Time to reclaim the zeal of its visionary reformers
On its 60th anniversary, the African Development Bank (AfDB) stands on the foundations laid by every one of its past presidents. History shows three stewards in particular guided the institution through decisive turning points: Babacar Ndiaye, Omar Kabbaj and Donald Kaberuka. Their combined reforms offer a blueprint for the next generation. With today's crises mounting, from shrinking aid to rising debt, that spirit of decisive reinvention must return. The leadership contest we are witnessing now happens as the continent again faces tightening liquidity, dwindling concessional resources and escalating debt service costs. These pressures mirror earlier shocks: the post‑Cold‑War aid squeeze of the early 1990s, the commodity price slump of 1998‑2002 and the global financial crisis of 2008‑2009. Each episode forced Africa's premier development institution to redefine its mandate, strengthen its balance sheet and, crucially, protect its credit standing. Those lessons remain highly relevant as the Bank prepares for its next resource mobilisation and as African policymakers debate how the institution can best serve a $3-trillion (R53.53-trillion) continental economy that still falls short on infrastructure, climate resilience and industrial diversification. Ndiaye (president, 1985-1995) led the Bank through one of its most consequential transformations. A consummate Senegalese technocrat and diplomat, Ndiaye secured the 1987 general capital increase that tripled ordinary resources to $23.3bn (R415.2bn) and brought newly admitted non‑regional shareholders behind a common agenda. He went on to champion pan‑African institutions that outlived his mandate, Afreximbank, Shelter Afrique and Africa Re, enlarging the bank's footprint in trade finance, housing and risk transfer. His ability to persuade Eritrea and Ethiopia, Namibia and South Africa to subscribe simultaneously attested to his diplomatic reach.
Express Tribune
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Everton bid farewell to Goodison
Former players including Neville Southall and Adrian Heath walk on the pitch during a commemorative ceremony after the last match for the men's team at Goodison Park. PHOTO: REUTERS Everton said goodbye to Goodison Park in style with a 2-0 Premier League win over Southampton thanks to a double for Iliman Ndiaye on an emotional Sunday in Merseyside. Home of the Toffees since 1892, Goodison will play host to Everton's women from next season as the men move to a new 52,000 capacity stadium. Legends of Everton's past, including former England captain Wayne Rooney, watched on impressed as Ndiaye produced two fine first-half finishes to ensure there was a happy ending for the home fans. "I'm pleased for the result. I wanted to make sure we finished right," said Everton manager David Moyes. The business on the pitch was a sideshow with already-relegated Saints providing the perfect opposition for a glorious goodbye. Sun-kissed streets around the ground were covered in acrid blue smoke hours before the noon kick-off as thousands of Everton fans even without tickets made the pilgrimage for a final time. The Toffees have not won a major trophy for the past 30 years. But Goodison was the scene of the club's bygone glory years. Only four clubs have won more English top-flight titles than Everton's nine. There is hope that the move to a new state-of-the-art stadium in Liverpool's docklands, allied to new ownership under the US-based Friedkin Group, can help restore good times on the field after seasons of battling relegation. "The scenes outside the stadium were incredible. It is a club that is needing some big days, a big future. Let's hope this is the start of it," added Moyes. "If we can take what we had today to the new stadium, it will be something." Mired in financial troubles, Everton have had to fight for survival in recent seasons to maintain an unbroken 71-year stay among the elite. If there is to be a brighter future next season, Ndiaye is likely to be at the heart of it. The 25-year-old Senegalese international has proved a much-needed spark in his debut season for a side lacking a potent striker. Southampton had frustrated Manchester City in a 0-0 draw last weekend to ensure they will not end the season as the worst side in Premier League history. However, they were undone just six minutes in as Ndiaye curled into the bottom corner to make sure there would be no spoiling the Everton party. Beto found the net twice more but on both occasions had strayed offside before finishing off fine team moves. Ndiaye's quick feet did double the advantage for Moyes' men just before the break as he rounded Aaron Ramsdale and slotted in his 11th goal of the season. The second half of Everton's 2791th game at Goodison will be quickly forgotten. But the memories of a stadium referred to locally as the "Grand Old Lady" will live on for generations of supporters. De Bruyne 'probably' won't feature for Man City at Club World Cup Kevin De Bruyne says he "probably" won't play for Manchester City at the Club World Cup to avoid an injury that could damage his bid to find a new club. De Bruyne will leave City after 10 years when his contract expires in the close-season, but there has been speculation he could sign a short-term deal to remain with Pep Guardiola's side for the Club World Cup. The first of two summer transfer windows is an additional registration period created by FIFA for teams involved in the Club World Cup, effectively allowing players in De Bruyne's situation to stay on for the tournament. City's opening game is against Moroccan club Wydad AC in Philadelphia on June 18.
Malay Mail
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Malay Mail
Ndiaye double gives Everton perfect Goodison send-off, as Vardy scores farewell 200th goal in Leicester swansong
Ndiaye double gives Everton perfect Goodison send-off, as Vardy scores farewell 200th goal in Leicester swansong LONDON, May 19 — Everton said farewell to Goodison Park in style as Iliman Ndiaye's double sealed an emotional 2-0 win over Southampton, while Jamie Vardy brought down the curtain on his Leicester career with his 200th goal for the club in yesterday's 2-0 victory against Ipswich. Home of the Toffees since 1892, Goodison will play host to Everton's women from next season as the men move to a new 52,000 capacity stadium. Legends of Everton's past including Wayne Rooney watched on as Ndiaye produced two fine first-half finishes to ensure there was a happy ending to the Goodison era. Goodison was the scene of Everton's bygone glory years and there is hope that the move to their plush new stadium in Liverpool's docklands can help restore good times after a dark period largely spent battling relegation. 'Extraordinary atmosphere. The crowd were amazing. The job was to win the game and see ourselves out at Goodison in a good light,' Everton boss David Moyes said. Vardy was making his 500th and final appearance for Leicester after a remarkable 13-year spell including a fairytale Premier League title triumph in 2016 and FA Cup glory in 2021. The 38-year-old, who started his career in non-league football, will leave at the end of the season and agreed not to play in next weekend's final game of the season to ensure his last Leicester appearance came at the King Power Stadium. With both Leicester and Ipswich long since condemned to relegation, the full focus was on Vardy. Banners with Vardy celebrating goals and lifting the FA Cup and Premier League were unfurled on the pitch before kick-off, while thousands of fans waved flags reading 'Thank You Vards'. 'As a symbol of the spirit that defined the most successful era in our history, Jamie rightly carries the title of our greatest of all time,' Leicester chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha said. Everton fans react in the stands during a commemorative ceremony after the last match for the men's team at Goodison Park. — Reuters pic Emotional Vardy Vardy took just 28 minutes to make it an unforgettable day as he sprinted onto James Justin's pass to unleash a typically predatory finish. Kasey McAteer bagged his first Premier League goal in the 68th minute, firing home to ensure Vardy would bow out on a winning note. In a fitting finale, a visibly emotional Vardy was given a guard of honour by his team-mates and a standing ovation from the fans when he was substituted in the second half. 'I've enjoyed every minute of this. I look forward to keeping an eye on the club I love,' Vardy said. 'From the bottom of my heart, thank you for taking myself and my family in as your own. I hope I've repaid you.' Nottingham Forest won 2-1 at West Ham to keep alive their hopes of playing in the Champions League for the first time since 1980-81. Nuno Espirito Santo's side were gifted the lead in the 11th minute when West Ham keeper Alphonse Areola miscued a pass to Guido Rodriguez inside his own penalty area and Morgan Gibbs-White slotted into the empty net. Gibbs-White celebrated by holding up a shirt with Taiwo Awoniyi's name in tribute to the Forest striker, who needed urgent abdominal surgery and was kept unconscious to aid his recovery after being injured against Leicester last weekend. Nikola Milenkovic doubled Forest's advantage with a close-range finish from Anthony Elanga's 61st minute free-kick. Jarrod Bowen's 86th minute strike came too late to deny seventh-placed Forest, who are one point outside the top five and host fourth-placed Chelsea in their last game next weekend. 'It's great. Let's enjoy it, it's going to be a good week for us. If we'd thought in the beginning of the season that we'd be playing to play in the Champions League we'd sign it,' Nuno said. Fulham won 3-2 at west London rivals Brentford to remain in the hunt for a top-eight finish. Raul Jimenez netted for Fulham with a 16th minute header before Bryan Mbeumo hauled the hosts level six minutes later. Bernd Leno saved Mbeumo's spot-kick before Yoane Wissa prodded Brentford ahead in the 43rd minute. But Tom Cairney's 68th minute equaliser was followed by Harry Wilson's long-range rocket two minutes later. — AFP
