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Morocco, Russia sign eighth fisheries cooperation agreement

Morocco and Russia have signed a new fisheries cooperation agreement, which replaces the 2016 deal that expired in March 2020. The new 4-year agreement is the 8th to be signed by Morocco and Russia since 1992. It establishes the legal framework allowing a fleet of 10 Russian vessels to fish for small pelagic species in […]

UN report sees better prospects for African growth in 2025

The UN Department of Economics and Social Affairs predicts an improvement of overall African growth in 2025 to 3.7% from 3.4$, despite global stagnation. “Economic growth in Africa is projected to strengthen… driven by recovery in the region’s largest economies,” the report says. However, “Central Africa lags behind due to stagnating oil production and political […]

Tunisia’s trade deficit widens to 18.44 million Dinars by October 2025

Tunisia’s trade deficit reached 18,435.8 million dinars (MD) by the end of October 2025, up from 15,716.4 MD over the same period in 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS). The coverage rate fell to 73.9% compared with 76.7% last year. The deficit was primarily driven by energy (-9,181.5 MD), raw materials and […]