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East African economies: conflict, drought and inflation signal tough times ahead

East African economies will decline this year driven due to political instability, unreliable rainfall and reducing agricultural yields, says the latest Macroeconomic Outlook Report for East Africa published by Deloitte, the world’s largest consulting firm. The report that covered Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda shows that the region’s gross domestic product (GDP) has been […]

Morocco Foils 50K Illegal Migration Attempts, Dismantles 80 Human Trafficking Networks in 2017

Morocco has taken steadfast action against criminal networks operating in human trafficking thanks to a pro-active security approach that enabled the dismantling of 80 networks and foiling 50,000 illegal immigration attempts so far in 2017, said director of immigration at Morocco’s interior ministry, Khaled Zerouali.   This brings the number of busted human trafficking cells […]

French automaker Peugeot Returns To Tunisia

French car manufacturer has unveiled plans to assemble its latest pick-up truck model in Tunisia. This project, which will give a boost to Tunisia’s automotive industry, marks Peugeot’s return to the country following a 25-year absence. The €10.2m new assembly facilities, which will be built in Mghira and Sfax, will be operational 2018. The firm […]