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Tunisians struggle with inflation as Ramadan starts

Once a month of joy and celebration, Ramadan this year has put the finances of ordinary Tunisians on strain as inflation bites, coupled with a shortage of basic goods and rampant unemployment. Tunisia’s February inflation was at 7.5% with prices set to further surge due to the high demand on foodstuff, particularly during the fasting […]

President Tebboune, a facade of an Algeria in disarray

Algeria’s civilian facade, President Abdelmedjid Tebboune, gave a new interview to Le Figaro in which he sought in vain to redefine the standards of diplomatic engagement by describing his regime’s unilateral decision to sever ties with Rabat as a decision to avert war. In diplomatic norms, breaking diplomatic ties and terminating all communication channels is […]

Cabo Verde reaffirms support for Morocco’s territorial integrity, autonomy Plan as “only solution” to Sahara issue

The government of Cabo Verde has reiterated its support to Morocco’s territorial integrity and reaffirmed its backing to the autonomy plan initiative presented by Morocco as “the only credible and realistic solution to the dispute” over the Sahara. In a document sent Tuesday, May 23, 2023 to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Cabo Verdean […]