Zambia, Germany launch €3m program to reduce carbon emission

Zambia and Germany have launched a program worth 3 million euros aiming at reducing carbon emission and promoting sustainable development projects, reports say. Launched in capital Luzaka, the program is dubbed “Supporting Preparedness for Article 6 Cooperation” or SPAR6C, a program of the International Climate Initiative (IKI). IKI is an important part of the German […]

Algerians take discontent to social media amid crackdown

In recent days, a powerful campaign has gained traction among Algerians on social media under the hashtag #Manish_Radi (I am not satisfied). The regime, after stifling activists and cracking down on protesters, has responded with arrests against anyone who uses the hashtag. As Algeria’s cash-handout policy reaches its limits, the participants on the hashtag shared […]

Tunisia: Government announces aid to battered tourism sector

Hopes of a resumption of travelers’ arrivals were quickly swept away by the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic in the countries deserted by tourists, such as Tunisia where the sector represents about 14% of Tunisian GDP.   The Tunisian government announced this week aid in favor of the sector operators to help them cope […]