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Mauritius: Tourism industry recovering on climate, covid-hit paradise island

The paradise island of Mauritius has been hit hard by climate change and Covid-19, but returning tourists and a renewed focus on manufacturing and the blue economy offer causes for optimism. Climate change is just one of the factors troubling the island’s tourism industry. In 2020, the island adopted a “zero Covid” policy and a […]

Yemen: Hadi calls for an inclusive federal Yemen, Houthis stay away

A three-day conference dialogue started in Riyadh on Sunday in an attempt to end the war in Yemen but the Houthi Movement is boycotting the conference. The talks are part of the Saudi-led coalition’s Operation Renewal of Hope which focuses on the political process that will lead to a stable and secure future for Yemen. Operation […]

Power Struggle Impedes Economic Reforms in Algeria

Regime opacity and the secrecy shrouding the successor to ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika have been hampering Algeria from carrying out economic reforms to wean their economy from dependence on hydrocarbons, especially as the languishing oil prices at 50 dollars a barrel are set to last for years longer. International think tanks and independent media are […]