Tunisia terror

Tunisia: Online Groups Call for National Front against Jihadists’ Return

Two online movements have called for national unification in front of looming return of Tunisian terrorists fighting in the ranks of terrorist organizations abroad. Thousands of Tunisians have been reported fighting for the Islamic State group (IS), al Qaeda and other terrorist groups. The number of Tunisian terrorists abroad has been estimated at over 3,000, […]

False peace in the Congo: ceasefire fails to silence guns or fears

Hailed as a step toward peace, the 19 July ceasefire signed in Doha between the Congolese government and the M23 rebel group has been met with deep skepticism — and renewed bloodshed. While the Doha Declaration was hailed by the United States, United Nations, and the African Union as a diplomatic breakthrough, on the ground, […]

Morocco Expects Growth to Shrink to 2.8% in 2018

Morocco forsees growth to slow to 2.8% in 2018, down from 4% in 2017 as rainfall uncertainties haunt the agricultural output. The figures released by Morocco’s statistics office (HCP) show that Morocco’s growth remains vulnerable to the performances of the agricultural sector. According to the same agency, non-agricultural activities would increase slightly from 2.8% in […]