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Category: Tunisia
Tunisia to build Five Solar Plants
The Tunisian government has launched international tenders for the building of five new plants using photovoltaic technology, part of the country’s decision to develop renewable ... Read More
Tunisian Ennahdha Denies its Chief Proposed Mediation between Rabat & Algiers
The Tunisian Islamist movement Ennahdha has flatly rejected reports that its leader Rached Ghannouchi had proposed his mediation in the diplomatic row opposing Morocco and ... Read More
IMF Urges Tunisia to Cut Fuel Subsidies
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) urged Tunisia to cut fuel subsidies and trim its public-sector payroll in a bid to lower budget deficit. “It is ... Read More
Italy Dismantles Migrant Trafficking Network between Tunisia & Sicily with Terrorist Links
Italian authorities busted a migrant trafficking network with links to radical groups operating between Italy and Tunisia. The criminal network was dismantled following the arrest ... Read More
Tunisia Continues to Suffer Macroeconomic Vulnerabilities – IMF
Tunisia continues to face elevated macroeconomic vulnerabilities and high unemployment, said the IMF Executive Board after completing the second review under the Extended Fund Facility ... Read More
IFC to Expand Infrastructure Investment in Morocco, Tunisia
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank’s private sector arm, said it plans to invest $373 million in Maghreb nations, mostly in Morocco and ... Read More
Moody’s Downgrades Tunisia’s Credit Rating to B2
Credit rating agency Moody’s downgraded Tunisia’s credit rating to B2 against the backdrop of deteriorating fiscal situation, complicating the government’s plans to borrow from international ... Read More
Tunisian Women Stand up for Gender Equality in Inheritance
More than 1000 women marched in the streets in Tunis Saturday to demand equal inheritance rights for both sexes following a debate that left the ... Read More
Fears of Uncontrollable Inflation Haunt Tunisia as Trade Deficit Deepens
Tunisia’s economic indicators are “frightening” as the country is unable to defend its currency “even if it wanted to,” and must instead focus on narrowing ... Read More
Tunisia’s Foreign Reserves Shrink to $4.6 bln
Due to a crisis that has hit vital sectors of the Tunisian economy, Tunis continues to eat into its foreign exchange reserves, which have dwindled ... Read More