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...
Economy
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...
Morocco: trade deficit down 7% amid tourism boom
Morocco’s Foreign Exchange Office announced a 7.3% reduction in the country’s 2023 trade deficit on February 4th, according to Reuters....
Morocco: “violent drought” leads to radical saviour plan
After six consecutive years of drought, Morocco comes up with a radical plan to build new waterways and dams according...
Morocco’s inflation finally decreases but for how long?
Morocco’s annual inflation has finally decreased, according to Middle East on Line and agencies, but economists fear that it will...
Algeria-Morocco: Transit ban opens new front in hostilities
Algeria’s Professional Association of Banks and Financial Institutions (ABEF) banned all transshipment and transit operations via Morocco in a document...
Algeria’s relations with Spain get back on track
After a somewhat lengthy straining of ties, Algeria and Spain made a significant diplomatic breakthrough, according to The National Independent...
Libya: PM pushes to end petrol subsidies despite protests
Libya’s government intends to lift petrol subsidies despite ongoing protests, according to The National on January 12th. The decision is...
