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Tunisia breaks ties with IMF amid dispute

Tunisia has taken the decision to sever all communication with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), following claims from President Kais Saied that the IMF is overstepping its role and interfering in the country’s economic sovereignty. This move reflects rising tensions between the Tunisian Government and the global financial institution, which has been a key partner […]

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Hunting Trophies at heart of Germany-Botswana dispute

Botswana’s President strongly protested against a German plan to restrict imports of hunting trophies from the African country. Germany raised sustainability and poaching concern for its hunting trophy restrictions. President Mokgweetsi Masisi responded to the decision saying he would send 20,000 elephants as a gift to Germany, complaining of an over elephant population. “It is […]

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NOC wins appeal against LERCO over Ras Lanuf Refinery dispute

Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) Sunday said it won in appeal against Libyan-Emirati Oil Refining Company (LERCO) with respect to the Ras Lanuf Refinery dispute dating back to January 2018.   NOC on Facebook said Paris Court of Appeal ruled that LERCO will pay over $115 million, plus benefits. The amount, including the benefits as […]