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President Alassane Ouattara rubber-stamps 32-member Cabinet

Côte d’Ivoire’s President Alassane Ouattara validated Tuesday October 17 a Cabinet of 32 members proposed by new Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé appointed Monday October 16 and tasked to form a new government. Abdourahmane Cisse, the General Secretary of Ouattara’s office, indicated the lineup includes three State ministers and four newcomers. The State ministers are […]

European Companies Exploit Lax Regulations to Sell Dirty Diesel to African Countries- Public Eye

Swiss NGO, Public Eye, has issued a report denouncing the export of high polluting diesel by several European companies to African countries by taking advantage of weak fuel standards in the continent. The “Dirty Diesel” report notes that the diesel shipped to Africa could never be sold at gas stations in Europe because of high […]

Tunisia Secures $830m Assistance from Saudi Arabia

Tunisia has secured an $830 million assistance from Saudi Arabia that will help it face up the economic and financial hardships it has been encountering since 2011. The announcement was made by Tunisian Prime Minister Youssef Chahed Saturday following a visit to Saudi Arabia. Out of the amount provided by Riyadh, $500 million will be […]