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Morocco to launch large-scale reform of state companies

In implementation of Royal instructions, the government is preparing a reform of state-owned enterprises with a view to improving good governance, economic and social efficiency and reduce dependence on state budget, Finance Minister Mohamed Benchaaboun said. The development of these enterprises is hindered by several issues, notably low returns and dependence on state budget, which […]

Tunisia: Terror attack on National Guard barrack foiled

A group of terrorists Saturday exchanged shots with members of Tunisia’s National Guard in Kairouan, North of the North African country. The police said in a statement that gunmen in a car opened fire but were repelled by a “massive” retaliatory barrage, without any casualties reported in the exchange. Those responsible for “this cowardly attack […]

Tunisia: 14.8 Percent Investment Increase in Industrial Sector

Tunisia announced that investments in the industrial sector grew by 14.8 percent during the first nine months of the current year to 2,754.2 million dinars (MD) against 2,398.1 MD, during the same period in 2011. The number of investment projects totaled 3,032 (against 2,896 the previous year), recording an increase of 4.7 percent, reported l’Agence […]