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Tunisia: 14.8 Percent Investment Increase in Industrial Sector

Tunisia announced that investments in the industrial sector grew by 14.8 percent during the first nine months of the current year to 2,754.2 million dinars (MD) against 2,398.1 MD, during the same period in 2011. The number of investment projects totaled 3,032 (against 2,896 the previous year), recording an increase of 4.7 percent, reported l’Agence […]

Kenya, Russia to boost trade ties as Russia-Ukraine rivalry heats up in Africa

Kenya will sign a trade pact with Russia aimed at boosting cooperation between businesses, President William Ruto’s office announced on Monday following a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, as Moscow and Kyiv both seek to bolster support from African nations over their war. Lavrov’s surprise trip to the East African powerhouse comes only […]

Morocco Sets Up Steering Committee for COP22

Morocco has set up the steering committee for the 22nd United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP22) scheduled in Marrakech next November 7-18. This steering committee, chaired by foreign minister Salaheddine Mezouar, includes ten members. Its formation shows Morocco’s firm determination to ensure success to this landmark international event. The holding of COP22 in the […]