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Algeria’s trade surplus, tree hiding forest of economic dysfunctions

Algeria has reported a surplus of $1 billion by November and sees the figure increasing to $2.3 billion by year’s end in what could be commended in a normally functioning economy. But in Algeria’s case, this surplus was achieved after depriving citizens of key goods, leading to high inflation and shortages. The figure is also […]

Egypt to promote natural gas-fuelled cars

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli on Monday held a meeting with the Ministers of Trade and Industry, as well as the authorities of the state-owned oil company to discuss ways to fuel cars with natural gas in the North African nation. According to the Prime minister, it is important to use the available resources in […]

South Sudan: fears of new civil war as vice president arrested on ‘unclear charges’

Tensions in South Sudan have further escalated following the arrest of first vice president Riek Machar, raising fears of a return to civil war. A convoy of heavily armed vehicles reportedly entered Machar’s residence in Juba on Wednesday (26 March), where he was detained without clear charges, violating constitutional procedures. The arrest, which comes after […]