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Covid-19: Moroccans to get a third vaccine jab

A third dose of the anti-covid-19 vaccine will be administered to Moroccans as part of the national vaccination campaign at the recommendation of the Scientific Committee. The Ministry of Health announced that in accordance with the recommendations of the National Scientific Committee and international scientific recommendations, a third dose of the vaccine against the Covid […]

Tunisia cuts 2020 growth forecast, eyes new IMF deal

Tunisia expects a growth rate of just 1% this year, compared with the 2.7% envisaged in the 2020 budget, and plans to seek a new loan deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Tunisian Prime Minister, Elyess Fakhfakh, who made the announcement on Sunday said his government has slashed the country’s economic growth forecast for […]

CPJ Calls on Algeria to Respect Press Freedom

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on Algerian authorities to respect the freedom of expression and media following the sentencing of Algerian blogger Marzoug Touati to 10 years in prison. The blogger is accused of “communicating with a foreign entity and inciting civil disobedience”. The heavy-handed judgement comes after Touati made an interview […]