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Algeria’s hysterical response to World Bank report

Algeria’s military regime has hit a new low in its response to a World Bank report warning of worsening poverty and bleak economic prospects in the country. In a 60-page report, the World Bank pointed to a series of dysfunctions in the oil and gas reliant Algerian economy which augur ill for the country’s economic […]

Belgium commits €3 mln to promote jobs creation, youth self-employment in Morocco

Belgium will allocate Morocco €3 million, over four years, to promote jobs creation and youth self-employment.   The funds will be granted under a Moroccan-Belgian project dubbed “Supporting Youth Entrepreneurship Development in Morocco.”   The project, whose related agreement was signed on Wednesday in Rabat, will focus in a first phase on four regions: Beni […]

Chad’s new Premier turns own monthly salary into scholarships

Chad’s Prime Minister Succes Masra announced Sunday he will not take his monthly salary that, he said, will be converted into scholarships for the promotion of excellence in 23 regions of the country. “I’m giving up my Prime Minister’s salary entirely. Every job deserves a salary, they say, but I don’t feel I’m working. I […]