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Tunisia: Ben Ali family belongings for Sale

The Tunisian authorities are putting up for auction thousands of luxury items that were once owned by toppled dictator Zine El Abidine Ali and his family. They hope to raise at least 10 million euros to fund several development projects. The list of goods put on sale includes a pair of miniature gold sphinxes, a […]

Mauritania: Private Newspapers Go off to Protest Difficult Work Conditions

Mauritania’s main stream private newspapers have chosen to go off on Wednesday in a move to denounce unbearable work conditions coupled with authorities’ tight grip on private media, reports say. The Wednesday action is undertaken “to protest against the situation of deep crisis that Mauritanian private newspapers are stranded in,” said Sy Mamadou, Chief Editor […]

EBRD supports Moroccan youth-led micro & SMEs unlock their full potential

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) launched this Monday its “Youth in Business” program in Morocco destined to help young entrepreneurs unlock their full potential as drivers of inclusive market economies. As part of the program, the European bank pledges to provide €100 million in credit lines to six eligible partner financial institutions […]