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Bharti Airtel to give Tanzania bigger stake in Airtel Tanzania

Tanzania’s President’s office last weekend said India’s Bharti Airtel has agreed to give part of its stake in Airtel Tanzania to the government. If confirmed, Tanzania government’s holding in the mobile phone operator will rise to 49 percent from 40 percent. According to local media, the announcement followed talks in Dar es Salaam between President […]

Morocco’s Successful Migrants Policy Showcased in Geneva

“Success & inspiring stories” of young migrants, who succeeded in their social and professional integration in various host countries, including Morocco, are the main theme of a global photo exhibition, which opened Monday in Geneva. The event, running through Nov 24, is organized by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), UNCTAD and UNHCR. The Exhibition […]

Tunisia: Opposition defies ban on protest, vows weekly demonstrations

The head of the Tunisian National Salvation Front (NSFT) has vowed weekly protests in Tunis capital until detained opposition figures are released, in an utter defiance of authorities who banned the Sunday demonstration. Ahmed Nejib Chebbi, the current leader of the opposition made the announcement during the large-scale protest by the NSFT on Sunday. Chebbi […]