Ali Benflis

South Africa to host BRICS summit despite Putin arrest warrant, Ethiopia seeks to join the bloc

South Africa confirmed it will host the BRICS summit in August as planned, amid speculation that the event may move to China, while Ethiopia has become the latest country to have asked to join the bloc of emerging markets. In March, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin […]

Moody’s Downgrades Tunisia’s Credit Rating to B2

Credit rating agency Moody’s downgraded Tunisia’s credit rating to B2 against the backdrop of deteriorating fiscal situation, complicating the government’s plans to borrow from international lenders. Moody’s cut Tunisia’s rating by one notch to B2– five levels below investment grade and on a par with Argentina, Nigeria, Cameroon and Kenya. Moody’s rating downgrade will complicate […]

Forces loyal to Haftar clash in Sirte

Rival Libyan armed groups loyal to east-based war lord Khalifa Haftar have clashed in the coastal city of Sirte, Anadolu news agency reports citing military sources. The armed clash occurred Tuesday after forces from the Tariq bin Ziyad Brigade launched an attack on the main headquarters of Al-Kaniyat Brigade in Sirte, the military sources told […]