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Zambia in talks with Saudi Arabia to secure “cheap oil”

Zambia had launched talks with Saudi Arabia to secure “cheap oil” supplies, while also seeking support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Zambian Minister of Energy Peter Kapala noted an attempt at a deal with Saudi Arabia by the previous government, but said there was a change of approach. Rather than buying the petroleum goods […]

Algerian press looks away from army-inflicted crises

Algeria’s once vibrant and critical media is now reduced to puppets whose strings are pulled by the military regime, relaying propaganda and fake news unchecked to divert the attention of Algerians. The demise of Algerian media started with co-option under Bouteflika’s long rule to repression under the couple Chengriha-Tebboune. Unemployment, the shortage of basic commodities, […]

Morocco to Write off Debt of Young Entrepreneurs

The Moroccan government will support young entrepreneurs by canceling their debts owed to the State provided the overall or the remaining amount is less than $5000. The move was unveiled on Monday by Economy and Finance Minister Mohamed Benchaaboun while presenting the 2019 draft finance bill to the Parliament. It seeks to help young entrepreneurs […]