Tunisia

Tunisia: Kais Saied opposes agreement with IMF

Tunisia has been running for more than a year behind an IMF loan and its biggest partners, in particular the European Union, and the United States have been doing their utmost to get the loan, warning of the risks of the Tunisian economy collapsing, if ever. The IMF tied the loan to reforms that the […]

Russia shifts its Africa strategy amid military pivot and economic setbacks

Russia is intensifying efforts to boost its presence in Africa through expanded military and economic partnerships, even as its actual investments on the continent continue to lag behind lofty geopolitical ambitions. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed this week that Russia’s presence in Africa is “growing,” with new emphasis on “sensitive areas such as defense and […]

Morocco’s Arma seeks African expansion

Like many state and private Moroccan companies, waste management company Arma said it plans to set up a waste management plant in Abidjan where it is finalizing deals with suppliers. The company’s CEO Youssef Ahizoun told Reuters the plastic waste recycling plant would be ready within few months. Arma investment would be the first by […]