The United States continues the African charm offensive with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen having visited Senegal and Zambia as part of a 10-day trip aimed at rebuilding economic relationships between the US and its partners in Africa. In Senegal, Yellen went to Gorree Island off the west African country’s coast on Saturday and spoke […]
A Tunisian court has sentenced 21 prominent politicians and officials, including opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi, to prison terms ranging from 12 to 35 years, in a new verdict that highlights the use of the judiciary by President Kais Saied to silence the opposition. The charges, which include inciting violence, attempting to overthrow the government, and […]
The Head of the Presidential Council, Mohammed Menfi, has constituted a specialised advisory Committee to assess Libya’s worsening economic landscape and recommend corrective measures. The newly formed body, chaired by Hossam Al-Shahibi and comprising seven economic and financial experts, has been mandated to deliver a comprehensive technical report evaluating the country’s macroeconomic performance and institutional […]
