Tunisia: Carnegie report warns of impending debt crisis
Elation over a shipment of bananas has brought Tunisia’s grave economic situation into focus, according to Middle East Monitor on...
Economy
Saudi green mega project in Morocco faces $47m hit
ACWA Power International, a Saudi renewable energy company - which has both wind and solar plants in Morocco - has...
EU makes “strategic partnership” deal with Egypt
The European Union announced a €7.4 billion funding package to Egypt to stem migrant flows to Europe, criticised by rights...
Spain: Popular Party raises alarm over Moroccan strawberries
The Spanish Popular Party (PP) has initiated a campaign against Moroccan agricultural exports, as reported on March 15th by Europa...
Egypt said to have agreed 8bn USD IMF loan conditions
Egypt announces an $8 billion bailout agreement with the IMF to tackle the country’s soaring inflation, according to The Associated...
EU gives Tunisia 150m euros to stabilize economy
The European Union continues to fund Tunisia through its economic crisis despite various spending speculations, according to Reuters. Although President...
Tunisia: Cost of drinking water up 16% amid drought
The cost of drinking water has risen up to 16% in Tunisia, in repose to the ongoing 5-year drought that...
Algeria positions itself as leading gas exporter to EU
Algeria’s aspiration of becoming Europe’s primary gas supplier was unearthed during an international summit, according to The Associated Press. The...
Tunisia: Thousands protest about economic blues
As living standards rapidly deteriorate for Tunisia’s citizens, thousands protest against President Saied’s government, according to AFP. On 2nd March,...
New trade route to connect Maghreb countries and Spain
Spain's new maritime trade route with Morocco, Libya, and Tunisia boosts Euro-Maghreb relations, according to Asharq al-Awsat and agencies. Tunis...
Tunisia: Saied compromises independence of central bank
The new Central Bank of Tunisia governor is charged with averting a debt crisis with IMF talks in limbo, according...
Algeria and Mauritania move ahead on free trade zone
The Algerian and Mauritanian Presidents formally introduced a free trade zone between the two countries on February 22, Algeria Presse...
Morocco PM wants to make jobs priority
As unemployment hits an all-time low, Morocco’s Prime Minister promises to prioritise jobs, according to Middle East Online and agencies....
Algeria’s black market emphasises economic distress
Algeria’s black market for foreign currency emphasises the economic distress as the dinar is deemed “worthless”, according to AP News....
Morocco’s plan to tackle climate change
Morocco is adopting a new strategy targeted at strengthening the country’s ability to combat climate change, according to Reuters. To...
