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Tunisia’s economic morass

Tunisia is facing an acute economic and financial crisis with major macro-economic indicators on the red. The country was hailed for its success to oust authoritarianism and establish a democratically elected government following 2011 events, but economically the country is suffering. Growth was limited to 2.5% in 2018, less than the forecasted 3.1% despite the […]

Tragic bus crash in Algiers claims 18 lives, highlights deep failures in public transportation

A deadly bus accident in the Mohammadia district of Algiers has claimed the lives of 18 people and left nine others injured, including two in critical condition. The incident occurred late Friday afternoon when a passenger bus plunged from a bridge into the polluted waters of Oued El Harrach. Emergency services responded swiftly, and rescue […]

Morocco sets up national financial intelligence body to combat money-laundering & terrorism financing

The Moroccan government has approved the setting up of a National Financial Intelligence Authority to better combat money-laundering, terror financing and weapons proliferation.   The establishment of this new entity comes following the recommendations issued by the Middle-East & North Africa Financial Action Task Force which has called for upgrading the country’s financial intelligence unit […]