In a surprising breakthrough, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group have agreed to an “immediate” ceasefire, pledging to suspend hostilities while peace talks continue in Qatar. The joint announcement, issued late Wednesday (23 April), marks the first formal commitment to peace after multiple failed ceasefires since 2021. The truce follows […]
The Dubai-based Emirates Airline and the Australian flag carrier Qantas have announced a global partnership that would align their ticket prices and flight schedules. The 10-year codeshare deal, which still needs the approval of antitrust authorities, will offer Emirates greater access to Australia’s growing air travel network and the possibility to make round-the-world service, using […]
Doing business in North Africa seems to be very challenging and still largely for the intrepid. The World Bank’s annual survey ‘Doing Business’ provides data on the relative easiness (or difficulty) of running a business around the world. A high ranking on the ease of doing business index means the regulatory environment is more conducive […]
