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Africa’s potential to boost US companies’ supply chain security — trade expert

As China levies export controls on two critical minerals, gallium and geranium, from August, for US industry dependent upon reliable supply chains, Africa represents a key opportunity for American interests, according to Ned Rauch-Mannino, a former co-chair for the White House’s Prosper Africa initiative. The restrictions imposed on access to these two critical minerals mark […]

Egypt: Situation back to Normal in Port Said

The Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce asserted that business is back to Normal in Port Said after the deadly riots that shook the city last week. The Riots in which 40 people were killed erupted following the death sentences pronounced against 21 defendants sued for the killing of at least 72 Ahly football team […]

Tunisia raises 700 million euros on Eurobond market to fund 2019 fiscal budget deficit

Tunisia Wednesday said it succeeded in raising 700 million euros on the financial bond market with an interest rate of 6.37 per cent as it sought to borrow money to cover its 2019 fiscal budget deficit. The ministry of finance in a statement said the North African country will reimburse the bond over seven years. […]