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Chad: Army kills 1,000 Boko Haram fighters

The Chadian army neutralized about 1,000 Boko Haram fighters and lost 52 of its own soldiers in an operation launched 10 days ago. The operation codenamed “Operation Wrath of Bomo,” was launched after terrorists dealt the heaviest blow to the Chadian military after an assault killed over 90 soldiers. The offensive took place at Kelkoua […]

Central Bank cuts interest rate to boost economic activity amid drought, coronavirus fears

The Central Bank cut its benchmark interest rate to 2% to boost economic activity, which, like elsewhere in the world, is expected to reel under the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. Drought has complicated the outlook for Morocco, which expected a contraction of agricultural output plunging growth to 2.3%, according to the central bank. The […]

Tunisia: UGTT approves general strike in principle

The Tunisian General Labor Union (UGTT) decided to stage a general strike in the public sector and civil service, at a date to be scheduled by National Administrative Committee, Echaab News reported on Sunday. The decision was made by the UGTT National Council which held a meeting September 5 to 7. This strategic move aims […]