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Tunisia raises 700 million euros on Eurobond market to fund 2019 fiscal budget deficit

Tunisia Wednesday said it succeeded in raising 700 million euros on the financial bond market with an interest rate of 6.37 per cent as it sought to borrow money to cover its 2019 fiscal budget deficit. The ministry of finance in a statement said the North African country will reimburse the bond over seven years. […]

Africa: Rabat, Dakar Support 3S Initiative

Morocco and Senegal have expressed their strong determination to work hand in hand to ensure the success of the Triple S Initiative (Sustainability, Stability and Security) in Africa. The two countries’ shared willingness was voiced lately at a meeting held in Addis Ababa by Head of Moroccan Govt Sâad Eddine El Othmani and Senegalese Minister […]

Egypt: Policeman Kills Vendor over “Cup of Tea,” Protest Sparks

A group of workers at Rehab city, a district of New Cairo city Tuesday blocked roads at the city entrance, in protest to the killing of a street vendor by a police officer over the price of a cup of tea. A police officer killed a street vendor selling hot drinks at Rehab city over […]