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Tunisia Planning to Raise Retirement Age

The Tunisian government announced earlier last week that it was planning to increase retirement age to 62. Then, on Friday (28 March), Rachid Barouni was named the chief of the country’s national social security fund (CNSS). Mr Barouni is assuming this position amidst controversy over the planned reform of retirement policy. The proposed plan aims […]

Hungary supports Morocco’s territorial integrity, commends Rabat’s role in countering illegal migration

Hungary described Morocco as a reliable counter illegal migration and security partner for the EU and voiced full support to Morocco’s territorial integrity. The remarks were made in Rabat by Hungary’s foreign minister Peter Szijjarto following talks with his Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita. The Hungarian minister said his country “welcomes Morocco’s decisive and exemplary role […]

Sierra Leone declares war on drugs

The West African nation of Sierra Leone has declared a national emergency to fight the rampant drug abuse, particularly among the youth. For years, young urban lives have been sapped due to addiction to Kush, a mixture of additive substances. “Our country is currently facing an existential threat due to the devastating impact of drugs […]