Nasser Zefzafi

Chocflation: Ghana mulls 100% cocoa price hike amid perfect storm of multiple crises

Ghana, the world’s second-largest cocoa producer, considers doubling farmgate price of the crop to combat smuggling amid a global shortage, as the country’s share of the whole sale market price shrinks to 16% from 44% in mid last year. The Ghana Cocoa Board and the country’s government are reportedly muling a significant increase — potentially […]

Algeria, first country to back unpopular July 25 referendum in Tunisia

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune Sunday threw weight behind his Tunisian counterpart Kais Saied who is harshly criticized at home and abroad for legitimizing his seizure of all major powers last year. Tebboune told local media that Saied represents “the legitimate side” in Tunisia. Tebboune is the first president to publicly support Saied in the wake […]

Tragic bus crash in Algiers claims 18 lives, highlights deep failures in public transportation

A deadly bus accident in the Mohammadia district of Algiers has claimed the lives of 18 people and left nine others injured, including two in critical condition. The incident occurred late Friday afternoon when a passenger bus plunged from a bridge into the polluted waters of Oued El Harrach. Emergency services responded swiftly, and rescue […]