Algeria police

EBRD Supports Tunisian SMEs with €5 Mln Loan

The EBRD is strengthening the competitiveness of small firms in Tunisia by increasing the availability of funds, with a €5 million loan to Compagnie Internationale de Leasing (CIL). Access to finance and liquidity constrain the growth of many private businesses in the country. Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises are the core of the Tunisian economy, […]

Algeria sues French media M6 for Hirak reportage

Algeria’s ministry of communication announced Wednesday it lodged a complaint against French media M6, it accused of clandestine activities in the oil-rich country following the release on Sunday of a reportage on popular anti-regime popular protests.   “The ministry of communication has this Wednesday lodged complaint for the production of the broadcast in Algeria, without […]

Germany boosts aid for African deals to woo allies, counter China’s charm offensive

Germany is set to increase its state guarantees for business investments in African countries, a move widely interpreted as being aimed at diversifying trade relations and to make it more independent from China. In September, China removed tariffs on 98% of agricultural and mineral imports from nine of Africa’s poorest countries. The decision follows Chinese […]