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Tunisia’s foreign exchange reserves down 3%

Cash-strapped Tunisia reported a 3% decrease in its foreign exchange reserves to 22.9 dinars ($ 7.5 bln), enough to cover 99 days of imports, as the country struggles to access foreign debt amid a biting social and economic crisis. The decline follows the government’s $1 billion Eurobond repayment in February, reducing import coverage. The government […]

Saudi Arabia, Qatar reported to Have asked Algeria to join operations in Yemen

The UK-based news outlet, Middle East Eye, claimed that Saudi Arabia and Qatar sent envoys to Algiers to convince the North African country to take part in peacekeeping operations in Yemen. Middle East Eye, quoting a diplomatic source that requested anonymity, said the two Gulf States have approached Algeria requesting its participation in operations in […]

Washington Looking for Drones Base in North Africa

The United States is holding talks with North African countries to set up drones base to monitor the Islamic State in Libya wherein the terror group is expanding its influence and operations, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing US administration officials. Installing such a North African base near Isis strongholds in Libya would […]