Tunisia : Government seeks IMF loan as strikes increase

Tunisian authorities are under pressure to reduce the hardship on the population as public protests continue to increase. The government said it is trying to convince the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for half a billion dollar loan in order to take the necessary actions. The looming elections could slow IMF’s decision. Finance Minister Ilyas Fakhfakh […]

EU Approves €37 million Package to Tackle Migration Challenges in North Africa

The EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa last week adopted a €37 million package to increase protection of migrants and to strengthen effective migration management in North Africa. The package will specifically address migration challenges in Libya, Tunisia and Morocco, the EU said in a press release. Johannes Hahn, Commissioner for European Neighborhood Policy and […]

Burkina Faso increases defense budget by nearly 50 per cent for 2023

Burkina Faso authorities have budgeted $1.09 billion for defense expenditure this year, an increase of 49.43 per cent compared to last year, to address security concerns caused by terrorism activities. The West African country has been grappling with insecurity caused by terrorists and a political instability. The central government has lost around 40 per cent […]