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Mauritania’s efforts in improving its telecommunications connectivity through expansion of fiber-optic broadband networks has received a boost after the board of executive directors of the World Bank approved $30 million in International Development Association credits to support the government’s efforts. The World Bank’s Director for Regional Integration, Colin Bruce, said that they “want to harness […]
At a time cyber attacks and cyber-spying are making the headlines almost every day and at a time cyber theft is rampant, France and Morocco have agreed to bolster their cooperation in cyber security matters and to enhance the capacity of national authorities in charge of information systems security. The broad lines of this enhanced […]
President Moncef Marzouki stated that Tunisia is progressing since the end of the revolution, and it will be a state of true democracy in 2018, during a speech delivered at the Economic Policy Research Foundation of Turkey (TEPAV) in Ankara. It was under the theme “Tunisia’s pioneering role in the transformation of the Middle East […]
Libya has finally reacted to the accusations made by Niger following the attack on an army base and a uranium mine in Niger by Islamist insurgents. The attack, which took place last week Thursday, left 24 soldiers and a civilian dead and damaged machinery at an Areva mine. Prime Minister Ali Zeidan who is on […]
Egyptian stock markets began the week in a state of stagnation with almost no news to inspire the local market. However, one of the big icons of its market, Orascom Telecom Holdings was nearly taken out of the exchange list after almost 10% of its shareholders were bought out. The delisting of the telecommunication firm […]
The World Bank has voiced support for the efforts made by Algeria to diversify its oil-dependent economy, boost the private sector, improve governance and create job opportunities for the young people & graduates. At the end of a three-day visit to the North African country, WB Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa, […]
Cairo’s central museum located at the Tahrir Square is staring at country’s ancient artifacts degrade to irreversible state due to the lack of funds. Experts have warned that the artifacts are being kept under poor conditions and have called for action. The museum is filled with relics from the prehistoric, Roman and predominantly the era […]
State-owned Société de Gestion des Participations Industries Manufacturières (SGP-IM) has concluded an agreement with Taypa Tekstil Giyim, a Turkish company, to construct a multi-million dollar textile-clothing industry center in Algeria. The partnership is a part of the government’s efforts to promote joint public-private venture in the country and to attract foreign investment. The North African […]
The Shura Council’s last week decision to raise taxes on bank loan provisions has generated discontent from the banking sector, after the amendments were submitted to the legislature without being discussed at the Shura. Banks in the country criticized the move which was initiated by a parliament member from Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party. […]
The Libyan ambassador to India, Ali Al-Issawi, said they have solicited India’s support in order to learn from its experience in drafting a constitution and rebuilding an economy. Ambassador Al-Issawi said they “are building the system from scratch” and they will need help in certain areas like parliamentary system and local administrative setup. Political figures […]