Coronavirus: Tunisia unveils credit loan for tourism sector

The Tunisian Tourism Minister Wednesday announced the allocation of nearly $172 million (TND500 million) in the form of loans to help hotels cope with adverse effects of covid-19. Mohamed Ali Toumi said the credit will be available till March next year, but only for one-star to three-star hotels which lost 25 per cent of their […]

Tunisia: Deadlock between President, Prime Minister continues

Tunisian President Kais Saied Wednesday rejected the idea of calling on foreign intervention in the conflict opposing him and Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi over the inauguration of five ministers suspected for conflict of interest. The crisis between Saied and Mechichi further soured late last month as the Tunisian leader disapproved despite vote of confidence by […]

ECOWAS sticks to 2027 deadline for Eco currency despite economic challenges

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to launching the Eco currency by 2027, a key step in advancing regional economic integration and financial stability. The ambitious currency project, which aims to unify the economies of 15 West African countries, was discussed at the recent 11th ECOWAS Convergence Council meeting […]