The European Union has granted Tunisia €162 million to support the country’s various reforms that are expected to revive the economy. EU ambassador to Tunisia Marcus Cornaro announced the grant during a meeting Wednesday with Tunisia’s Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Saied, Webdo Tunis reports. The financial aid will reportedly support reforms in several […]
The European Union’s decision to impose 50% tariffs on steel imports beyond a reduced quota has sent ripples through global markets — and Africa is bracing for the fallout. While most African countries are technically exempt from the EU’s new tariff regime under WTO rules, the continent may still face serious indirect consequences. With major […]
The US Congress has approved the 2018 Appropriations Bill which- like its 2017 predecessor- allows Morocco to use US aid everywhere in the country, including in the Sahara. In doing so, US lawmakers renew their strong bipartisan support for a negotiated solution to the Sahara dispute, based on autonomy plan under Moroccan sovereignty, and encourage […]
