In 2011, Libya’s economy contracted to around 60% but according to the International Monetary Fund, it grew by more than 100% in 2012 as it continues to recover. It is forecasted to reach around 16.7% this year after attaining 121.9% in 2012. The head of an IMF mission which went to country, Ralph Chami, stated […]
The U.S.-based Committee to Protect Journalists has called on Algerian authorities to “immediately and unconditionally” release veteran columnist Saad Bouakba, who was arrested on November 27 for comments on independence war. He is facing charges of defaming late President Ahmed Ben Bella. Bouakba was arrested in Algiers after Mahdia Ben Bella, daughter of Algeria’s first […]
Morocco’s phosphates and fertilizers producer OCP said it plans to launch a feasibility study for the setting up of a phosphate-based fertilizers plant in Togo. A deal was signed by Togolese agriculture minister Antoine Kepka Gbebgeni and head of OCP Africa Mohamed Anouar Jamali. The plant is expected to be achieved in the medium term […]
