John_Bolton_Fired sept. 2019

Egypt: Controversy around a new tax

The Egyptian government has made another U-turn after a lot of pressure from investors. The government decided to unveil a 10% tax on stock dividends and investment gains from takeovers in December 2012, but the decision wasn’t welcomed by investors. The government says it is part of the austerity measures that should be implemented to […]

Unemployed youth clash with security forces in southeastern Algeria

The province of El Oued in southeastern Algeria was rocked by violent clashes between disenchanted youth demanding jobs and better living conditions and Algerian security forces. The clashes take place in a climate of uncertainty in Algeria where the government failed to use the oil mantra to develop the long-neglected south. The protesters in the […]

France debunks presence of military in Benin

France’s envoy to Benin Marc Vizy has denied the presence of a military in Benin to help curtail terrorism activities in the north. “No, there is no military base in the north of Benin. I can confirm that. If you find someone who tells you that, I am ready so that he takes me on […]