Algeria: ‘Sbiba’ festival

The annual cultural festival of “Sbiba” which is hosted in Djanet is fast approaching its 4th edition and preparations are well in place as it is also preceded by the 4th edition of the National Festival of Music and Song Targuies which kicked-off on Sunday with most of the artistes coming from the southern region […]

Tunisia: The Central Bank keeps its key rate unchanged at 8%

In response to ongoing concerns about inflationary pressures, the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) convened on November 28, 2024, to evaluate the country’s economic outlook. After careful deliberation, the Board concluded that it was essential to maintain a cautious and prudent approach to monetary policy. As a result, they decided […]

Africa should declare state of emergency on energy

In sub-Saharan Africa, where more than 600 million people still lack access to electricity, the continent would need to declare a state of emergency on the energy sector, the Managing Director of Sahara Power Group, Kola Adesina said. According to Mr. Adesina, energy is a critical component of driving economic growth and prosperity. The continent […]