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President Bouteflika Asks Algerians to Brace for Austerity Measures

Algeria’s living-dead President Abdelaziz Bouteflika gave an address on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day asking citizens to prepare for tough times ahead as state coffers dwindle. Bouteflika urged the Algerian people to prepare for the pinch of economic reality as the state will cut vital subsidies and increase taxes. The speech clearly revealed […]

Egypt woes Green Climate Fund to finance six green energy projects

Egypt is seeking to obtain billions of dollars from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to finance six green energy projects as the Arab country strives to tackle climate change issues. Egyptian Environment minister Yasmine Fouad made the announcement Tuesday as she met with GCF CEO Yannick Glemarec, report says. Yasmine Fouad indicated that her country […]

Somalia: Al-Shabab suicide bombing kills scores of regional officials, incl. governor

In Somalia, at least 5 people have been killed and 11 wounded, including a governor, in a suicide bombing in Bardhere in the southwestern Gedo region on Tuesday March 14.The al-Shabab militant group immediately claimed responsibility for the bombing. “A suicide bomber drove an explosives-laden vehicle into a guesthouse in Bardera where government officials were […]