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Morocco celebrates automotive sector achievements

Morocco has achieved two years ahead in 2018 the goals it pinned on the automotive industry, notably in terms of turnover, exports, local sourcing and jobs. Thanks to an ambitious industrial acceleration plan that spurred public-private partnership and encouraged investments by global suppliers, Morocco’s automotive industry achieved the goals set for 2020 two years ahead, […]

Somalia: scores dead, injured in latest Mogadishu hotel siege by Al-Shabab militants

Sporadic gunfire and explosions rang out Monday (28 November) around a hotel in Somalia’s capital that was attacked by the Al-Shabab group of insurgents a day earlier, reportedly killing at least four people. The Villa Rose Hotel is a popular venue for senior government officials and parliamentarians located a few blocks from the offices of […]

Egypt approves for six month draft decree exempting travelers from gold tax

The Egyptian government Wednesday approved temporarily a draft decree exempting travelers who bring gold from customs duties and other fees except value-added tax (VAT), reports say. The draft is applicable to semi-manufactured gold, gold prepared for currency-trade, and jewelry parts made or coated with a layer of precious metals. It is however unclear how much […]