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Tunisia struggles to reinvigorate its tourism

The tourism sector in Tunisia which was unstable since the Yasmine revolution has recorded a good performance during the first nine months of 2012 and according to the latest figures released by the Ministry of Tourism, some 4.4 million tourists visited the country from January 1 to September 20, posting a 32 percent increase compared […]

Morocco, Mauritania discuss closer educational cooperation

Moroccan and Mauritanian education ministers held talks in Rabat to examine the prospects to broaden their bilateral cooperation. Said Amzazi and Sidi Ould Salem agreed to further strengthen ties between Moroccan and Mauritanian universities. Over 1200 Mauritanian students pursue studies in different Moroccan universities and higher education institutions this year, Morocco’s education ministry said in […]

Afreximbank poised to help Senegal raise $500m

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is in advanced discussion with Senegal’s oil refiner to raise $500 million in syndicated finance, a senior official of the bank told Reuters. The funds will be used to upgrade the company’s old refinery. Société Africaine de Raffinage (SAR), is the oldest refinery of West Africa. The company has recently […]