Intra-African trade, still beyond potential, is poised to grow two-fold in the upcoming five years, secretary general of the African Continental Free Trade Area, Wamkele Mene, said. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is the world’s largest free trade agreement by number of countries, territory, and population, encompassing 54 African Union member states. Covering […]
Tunisia’s flagship carrier, Tunisair, announced drastic measures to address financial difficulties including the laying off of 1200 employees, transport minister Hichem Ben Ahmed said. The company, which operates 30 airplanes, has also reviewed its African expansion plans to mitigate the crisis it is facing. Tunisair currently employs 200 staff per aircraft and plans to reduce […]
Moroccan Police nabbed Saturday at the Marrakech-Menara International Airport a 58-year-old French national in execution of an international arrest warrant issued by a Swiss court. The French national has been sued for fraud and sentenced to a prison term in absentia, said Sunday the Directorate General of National Security (DGSN) in a statement. According to […]
