Tunisia: towards implementation of 2016/2020 development plan

The Tunisian cabinet held a meeting on Wednesday to discuss the five-year socio-economic plan that will serve as a guideline and framework of the post-revolution development plan. The government hopes that the implementation of the plan due to begin next year will pave the way for the country to be part of the world’s emerging […]

Marrakesh among seven great cities offering great walks, New York Times

The large-circulation daily in the USA has ranked Marrakesh among seven great cities in the world that offer great walks and the pleasures of strolling through their urban landscape. In an article entitled “In 7 Great Cities, 7 Great Walks”, the newspaper said that they asked writers in cities around the world to suggest routes […]

Kremlin green-lights Russian naval base project in Sudan

Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved the draft agreement between his country and Sudan for the establishment of a Russian naval base on the shores of the African country. The draft deal was announced last week and waited for the Russian leader’s stamp. The base will be Russia’s first ever full military presence in Africa […]