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Poor infrastructure hampering intra-Africa trade, report finds

A recent report by the Mauritius Commercial Bank Group has highlighted the significant barriers posed by Africa’s inadequate transport and logistics infrastructure, which continue to hinder the region’s trade potential. Despite Africa’s growing economy, intra-Africa trade still accounts for a mere 16% of the continent’s total trade. The report, entitled ‘Harnessing Africa’s Trade Potential: Strategies […]

Tunisia: Runoff results, a plebiscite against corruption – PM Chahed

Tunisian Prime Minister Youssef Chahed welcomed the results of the Sunday runoff as a plebiscite against corruption, in reference to the defeat of media mogul Nabil Karoui formerly charged for money laundering and tax evasion. Around 72 per cent of the 7 million Tunisian voters Sunday picked independent candidate Kaïs Saïed as the country’s next […]

Tunisia: Authorities dismantle terrorist recruiting cell

Tunisian Interior Ministry Monday announced they had dismantled a cell recruiting women for terrorist organizations in hotbed conflict zones. The Ministry’s statement pointed out that the cell based in Bizerte region (North of the country) was known for recruiting young women whom they send to terrorists for marriage in hotbed conflict zones. Four people have […]