Tunisians this weekend marched through the streets of capital city Tunis to protest against a bill that would grant amnesty to businessmen, accused of corruption under the former administration. Under the draft bill, corrupted businessmen would be spared any prosecution if they reveal the stolen funds and pay them back. Protesters claim the bill contradicts […]
Moroccan watermelon exports to the European Union have soared by more than 53%, according to trade data from Euroestacom, positioning Morocco as the EU’s leading supplier of the fruit ahead of Spain. Between January and June, Morocco shipped over 130,000 tons of watermelons to EU markets, up from approximately 85,000 tons during the same period […]
The Central African Republic (CAR) and Russia have been holding talks for Moscow to set up a military base in the frail African country weakened by civil war during many years. The minister of Defense of the CAR, Rameaux-Claude Bireau told Russian news agency Sputnik that “the discussions are continuing.” The minister also indicated that […]
