Tunisian Prime Minister Essid Tuesday dismissed Head of the security department, Abderrahmen Belhaj Ali, following the latest Tunis attack on the presidential guard, and replaced him by former head of deposed Ben Ali’s security. Rafik Chelly, Secretary of State for Security Affairs was also dismissed Tuesday without further elaboration. His removal follows Tunis recent suicide […]
The coronavirus outbreak has caused a surge in spending and a drop in revenues for state coffers pushing the government to review the targets and spending schemes under the 2020 budget while maintaining priority for social spending. The administration has adopted austerity measures to reduce unnecessary spending saving some $200 million that was scheduled for […]
Burkina Faso’s government just dropped a bombshell, claiming they have foiled a massive plot to destabilize the country. It’s like something out of a spy thriller, complete with foreign conspirators, elaborate plans, and a dash of international intrigue. Security Minister Mahamadou Sana took to the airwaves to spill the beans. The cast of villains? A […]
