Tunisia forecasts $1.4bn-loss in revenue in tourism sector over Coronavirus pandemic

Tunisia is expecting about $1.4 billion-loss in revenue in the tourism sector this year as result of impacts of the novel coronavirus pandemic, a document submitted to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in view of seeking a new loan to supplement the 2020 national budget, reports say. The North African country like other countries around […]

USDA: Morocco, 15th-largest fruit exporter in the world

Morocco’s fruit exports have more than doubled from $729 million recorded in 2016 to more than $1.5 billion in 2021, accounting for more than a third of the total agricultural exports in 2021. According to latest International Agricultural Report released by the US Department of Agriculture, the North African Kingdom has become the 15th-largest fruit […]

U.S. commends King Mohammed VI for his role in supporting peace in MENA region

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Michele Sison has commended the role played by King Mohammed VI in supporting peace and security in the MENA region and around the world. “We highly appreciate the role of H.M. King Mohammed VI in supporting peace and security in the Middle East and North Africa […]