Tunisia: Public media outlets to stage general strike on April 2 – Journalists’ Union

The National Union of Tunisian Journalists announced a one-day general strike in public media institutions on April 2, reported TAP news Agency. The striking media include public service television broadcaster, the Tunisian Radio station, Tunis-Afrique-Press (TAP), and the New Printing, Press and Publishing Company SNIPE-La Presse. “The Prime Ministry has shirked its responsibilities as far […]

Ghana to introduce financing scheme for Made in Ghana cars

The government of Ghana has announced that it is working with authorized automobile dealers and distributors as well as leading financial institutions to introduce a comprehensive financing scheme to enable Ghanaians to buy ‘Made in Ghana’ vehicles. According to Alan Kyeremanten, the Minister of Trade and Industry, the government has entered into negotiations with global […]

Morocco, India defense partnership takes shape with armored vehicle plant

Morocco prepares for an imminent inauguration of an armored vehicle assembly plant in Berrechid, developed jointly by Indian giant Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) and Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces (FAR). The facility, operated under the name Tata Advanced Systems Morocco (TASM), is expected to be inaugurated this September 22 or 23, coinciding with the visit […]