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Africa needs $15bn to increase local manufacturing of mineral fertilizers to boost self-reliance — AU

The Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health summit held in Kenya’s capital Nairobi has recently closed with a 10-year action plan, as the African Union (AU) has said a $15 billion private sector investment is needed to increase manufacturing of mineral fertilizers in Africa. The Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health summit that took place last week […]

Tunisia : Around 50% of Tunisians ignoring upcoming elections

Parliamentary and presidential elections are fast approaching in Tunisia but eligible voters seem to be less enthusiastic about it. Almost half of the 8million voters registered for the last parliamentary elections held in 2011. The authorities are struggling to encourage the remaining half in the upcoming elections. Voters are claiming that they have been disappointed […]

EU Parliament backs Algeria’s labeling among high-risk countries for money laundering & terror funding

The Algerian regime has been listed by the EU Parliament among high-risk countries for money laundering and terrorism financing. The move is expected to have serious economic repercussions for the country, viewed as a “rogue state”. The European lawmakers have approved lately a European Commission resolution adding Algeria to the EU’s list of high-risk countries […]