Kenya has become a major transit hub for smuggled gold from conflict-ridden African countries, with illicit exports far exceeding official figures, according to a new SwissAid report. While the government declared only 672 kilograms of gold exports in 2023, the report estimates that over two tons — possibly far more — are illegally trafficked through […]
Eight years after the popular uprising that ousted President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali, Tunisian are back to the streets again as the government and its powerful workers’ union have failed to reach a deal to raise the wages for about 670,000 civil servants. Although praised for its relatively peaceful transition to democracy, Tunisia is still […]
Silphium, owned by the Libyan International Telecom Company (LITC) has started operations after it services break down after falling as a target making it the first wholly owned submarine cable system targeted at the Libyan telecommunications market. The announcement was made by LITC with Huawei Marine Networks Co. Ltd which serves as its build partner. […]
