Marrakech ranks 12th globally in Time Out’s Cultural Cities Index

Marrakech has been ranked among the world’s leading cultural destinations, placing 12th in a global cities index compiled by Time Out based on a survey of more than 24,000 urban residents across 150 cities. The survey highlights cities with vibrant artistic life, where residents and visitors can engage with museums, galleries, bookshops, live performances and […]

BERD lends Tunisia €300m earmarked for energy stabilization during pandemic

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a €300 million financing package to Société Tunisienne de l’Electricité et du Gaz (STEG) to support the stability of Tunisia’s energy sector during the coronavirus pandemic in the medium term. This program will allow Tunisia’s state-owned national electricity and gas utility company to implement an […]

UN chief highlights Algeria’s role in Sahara conflict, omits referendum

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres reaffirmed in his report Algeria’s role in the Sahara conflict and reiterates call for a political, realistic, lasting and mutually acceptable solution to the regional dispute. The call de facto omits the referendum option by stressing the mutually acceptable requirement of the desired solution which the UN has called for […]