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Algeria: Several top military commanders sacked as part of army shakeup

Several senior military officers were sacked Wednesady, as the shakeup of the Algerian army continues. According to a statement by the Defense Ministry, General-major Abdelkader Lachkhem who heads the department of transmissions, information systems and the digital war of the army is among those sacked. A decree issued Wednesday said General-major Farid Bedjghit will take […]

Tunisia: No New Taxes on Companies, Individuals in 2019

The Tunisian government will not impose new taxes on companies and citizens in the 2019 budget, a statement released by the government said. According to the draft budget for 2019 released earlier this week, the government is committed to not burden economic institutions and citizens with new taxes in 2019 due to the “contributions they […]

Morocco: RAM Rejects Allegations it lets Control of its Planes to Novice Pilots

A source from Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has flatly denied allegations that the Moroccan carrier lets control of its planes to novice pilots who pay money to get the flying hours required to be hired as experienced pilots. The source’s reaction came after French France 3 TV aired on March 23 a program about the […]