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South Africa economy edges on recession in Q4

The mining sector has helped the South African economy avoid recession with a growth of 0.1% in the fourth quarter. The rate is not enough to create jobs for the millions of the unemployed in the country which braces for elections in May. The key mining industry recorded a 2.4 percent increase in output helped […]

Africa at the Center of Morocco-USA Strategic Dialogue

Washington and Rabat gave an African dimension to their Strategic Dialogue with the 1st session meeting of their joint working group on Africa convened Tuesday in Washington. The gathering was co-chaired by Moroccan minister Delegate for African cooperation Mohcine Jazouli and Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Tibor Nagy. “Africa is at the top […]

Bleak Economic Outlook Bodes Ill for Algeria’s Stability

The stability of the Algerian regime has long rested on its generous handouts powered by its oil revenues. With the oil price plunge, and which is set to continue, the Algerian government is bracing for tougher times threatening to erode its social peace. The oil price slump, which started in 2014 dealt a heavy blow […]