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Coronavirus: Tunisia set to re-open mosques, restaurants early June

Tunisia Thursday said mosques and restaurants will open for business from June 4 as part of the second phase of lockdown easing process. The announcement was made by Lobna Jeribi, minister of big projects, who also indicated the progressive resumption of schools from May 26, starting with Kindergarten. Authorities of the North African country began […]

US calls on Tunisia’s president to restore democracy

The US has urged Tunisia’s President to appoint a Prime-Minister designate in order to form a government and restore democracy amid fears the recent measures taken by the President last month could undermine democracy. President Saied had last month dismissed the prime minister and suspended the parliament calling the measures constitutional. The US did not […]

South Sudan, IMF ink pact for $112.7m in emergency funds

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and South Sudan announced they have reached a staff-level agreement for the release of about $112.7 million in emergency financing, pending an approval by the IMF’s executive board. “This emergency financing under the new Food Shock Window will help South Sudan address food insecurity, support social spending, and boost international […]