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Tunisia: Opposition raps President Caid Essebsi for breaking his electoral promises

Tunisian political opposition Thursday laid into President Caid Essebsi and his Premier Essid for lying to the people of Tunisia adding that new cabinet appointed this week is a gift to the Islamist party, Ennahdha. For lawmaker Mongi Rahoui, member of the Popular Front, President Caid Essebsi and the ruling party failed to keep its […]

Libya proposes Egypt new commercial crossing border to spur bilateral trade

Libya’s General Federation of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture has proposed a new commercial crossing on the border with Egypt to facilitate the flow of goods and enhance bilateral trade, separate from the Salum land crossing used by individuals, Libya Observer reports. Mohamed Al-Raeed, head of the federation, held discussions on the initiative during […]

Morocco: Government expects 3.7% growth in 2024

The Moroccan government has released its macroeconomic forecasts for 2024, expecting a growth rate of 3.7% while revising downwards its 2023 growth forecast to 3.4% instead of 4%, due partly to drought and inflation. In a presentation at the Moroccan parliament, minister in charge of the budget Fouzi Lekjaa said the forecast will be taken […]