Spainish PM Pedro Sanchez

US to renew AGOA trade pact with Africa

A group of US senators introduced a bill to renew AGOA trade program with 40 nations in Sub-Saharan Africa, to help them maintain duty-free access to the US market ahead of the deal’s expiration next year. The legislation, first enacted in 2000, is expected to be extended until 2041, news agencies reported. Biden’s administration has […]

Central Bank of Libya extends acceptance of 50 dinars banknotes

The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) has announced an extension for the circulation and acceptance of the first and second editions of its 50-dinar banknotes, providing relief to both Libyan citizens and financial institutions amid ongoing economic challenges. This move aims to mitigate concerns over the potential disruption caused by the withdrawal of the banknotes. […]

World Bank loans Tunisia $300m to curb poverty

The World Bank has allocated Tunisia $300 million to help support more than one million Tunisian families living under the poverty line, the office of President Kais Saied said Monday. The announcement came following a meeting between the Tunisian President and Férid Belhadj, World Bank Group Vice President for MENA region.   Financial support, the […]