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Looming debt crisis haunts Tunisia’s economy

Tunisia is facing the real risk of defaulting on its external debt which has reached 100% of GDP compared to 35% in 2010. The credit crisis adds to Tunisia’s woes of political and social instability as the country struggles to redress an economy hit by Covid-19 and a drop in tourist arrivals on the back […]

Morocco’s economy to bounce back to 6.2% growth in 2021 – Central Bank

Morocco’s economy is shaking off Covid-19 impact with a rebound in economic activity that is expected to push growth to 6.2%, Morocco’s central bank said, confirming the positive outlook for the country’s economy drawn by the IMF. The Central bank had previously forecast the economy to grow by 5.8% after it contracted 6.3% last year […]

ARFSD 2019: Africa reaffirms commitment to implementing SDGs

The ministers and officials in charge of environment and sustainable development attending the fifth Africa Regional Forum for Sustainable Development (ARFSD) held last week in Marrakesh have reaffirmed their governments’ commitment to fully implementing the sustainable development goals for the benefit of all on the continent. The ministers, who were joined by policymakers and experts, […]