former tunisian president moncef marzouki

Tunisia: Several people, including political activist Khayam Turki, arrested for “plotting against state”

Khayam Turki, a Tunisian political activist opposed to President Kais Saied, and several other people including businessman Kamel Letaïef were arrested Saturday in capital Tunis on plot against the state charges, their defense teams have announced. The security officers in plain clothes visited, combed Turki’s house and arrested him in the early morning of Saturday […]

Fresh financing deal: Egypt gets $1.5 billion from ITFC to finance petroleum & basic commodities imports

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) will provide Egypt with $1.5 billion, a new financing agreement earmarked for imports of petroleum and basic commodities. Hani Sonbol, ITFC CEO announced the agreement to Bloomberg Asharq adding that the amount includes $800 million for petroleum imports and $700 million for basic commodities. The new deal is […]

Sahara: Spanish firms interested in investment opportunities in Dakhla-Oued Eddahab Region

Spanish investors have shown great interest in the untapped business opportunities offered in Morocco’s Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region, a gateway to African market, as Madrid and Rabat are strengthening their economic cooperation and strategic partnership. “Morocco is a regional economic power with a modern and diversified economy and its strategic geographical location enables it to access […]