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Suicide attacks underscore Algeria’s lingering terrorist threat as Pope visits

A papal visit to Algeria aimed at promoting interfaith dialogue and reconciliation unfolded against two powerful and contrasting backdrops: renewed concerns over terrorist attacks and mounting criticism from rights groups over the treatment of the country’s Christian minority. A visit the authoritarian regime in Algeria hoped to use for whitewashing purposes has unveiled to the […]

Coronavirus hits finances of Morocco’s private clinics, pharmacies

Revenue of Morocco’s private clinics and pharmacies dropped significantly, as many patients shun medical treatment over coronavirus fears. Head of Morocco’s private clinics association, Redouan Semlali, said revenue for most clinics dropped by 60 to 85% over the last two months with losses estimated at 100 million dollars. Quoted by L’economiste daily, Semlali said Damane […]

Tunisia names new CEO for national carrier Tunisair

The Tunisian ministry of Transport and Logistic Monday named a new Chief Executive Officer for the national carrier, headless since the dismissal in July 2020 of a former executive on corruption charges. The new CEO Olfa Hamdi is tasked with developing a strategic action plan to save the airline and enable it to be competitive. […]