Algeria launches startup fund to drive innovation and trade
At the 2025-Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF), Algeria announced a continent-wide fund to back startups and young innovators, underscoring its ambition...
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India aims to improve trade relations with US, Russia, and China
Trade tensions between the US and India continue to grow, as US President Donald Trump has revealed more about the...
Oman unveils new visa scheme to boost investment
Oman announced that it will kickstart new schemes aimed at strengthening investment, such as a residency programme and digital registration...
Egypt champions Nile Basin development, says water security is crucial
Egypt has once again reaffirmed its commitment to the country's water security, calling for collaboration among the Nile River Basin...
Morocco’s tourism minister ranks 5th in Forbes MENA 2025
The Moroccan Tourism Minister, Fatim-Zahra Ammor, has apparently ranked fifth place in Forbes Middle East 2025’s Top 100 Travel and...
India braces for economic shock over US tariffs
India is preparing for the economic and political ripple effects after US President Donald Trump slapped a 50 percent tariff...
Iran: zeros dropped from declining currency
To help tackle economic challenges in Iran, the Iranian parliament’s Economic Commission has agreed to drop four zeros from Iran's...
Economic independence for new Sahel bloc accelerated
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, is accelerating plans to launch a regional bank,...
Morocco seeks stronger ties with landlocked countries
At a UN conference which took place on August 5th, Morocco allegedly committed to prioritising cooperation with landlocked countries in...
Trump doubles US tariff rates on India due to Russian relations
Tensions between the US and India have materialised following US President Donald Trump's dismay over India's relations with Russia. Trump...
Iran cuts zeros from declining national currency
In an bid to ease financial transactions, the Iranian parliament’s Economic Commission has agreed to remove four zeros from Iran's...
Algeria enacts sweeping ban on all crypto activities
An update of anti money-laundering laws in Algeria has introduced harsh punishment for various operations with digital assets, including fines...
EU-US trade deal looms as Von der Leyen meets Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to discuss a potential transatlantic...
Hydrocarbon agreements deepen China-Algeria energy relations
Algerian state energy company Sonatrach announced it had signed a hydrocarbon agreement with China’s Sinopec to deepen cooperation in hydrocarbon...
Britain and India set to finalise landmark trade agreement
Britain and India are preparing to sign a pivotal free trade deal designed to strengthen both economies, according to a...
