The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is expected to see its economic growth slow to 1.9% this year, the World Bank said Thursday. “MENA enjoyed extraordinarily rapid growth…
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US Slams Investment Climate in Algeria
by Yarzar Yeby Yarzar YeThe US Department of State has criticized in its recent report “2023 Investment Climate Statements: Algeria” the import substitution policy endorsed by Algeria and the shortage of supplies in the…
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Study: China Main Supplier of Critical Components for Russian Drones
by Yarzar Yeby Yarzar YeChina is the main supplier of critical components for Russian drones used against Ukraine, The International Working Group on Russian Sanctions reports. The group is co-chaired by Andriy Yermak, head…
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Analysis: Tunisia Isolated, but Migration Realpolitik Keeps Europe Onside
by Yarzar Yeby Yarzar YeTunis, Tunisia – President Kais Saied has made a mark since coming into office in 2019, from his suspension of parliament and dismissal of the government in 2021 – seen by…
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Biden Asks Congress for $40 Billion to Support Ukraine, Replenish US Disaster Aid and Bolster Border
by Yarzar Yeby Yarzar YeWASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has asked Congress to provide more than $13 billion in emergency defense aid to Ukraine and an additional $8 billion for humanitarian support through…
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Algeria-US Discuss Reinforcing ‘Strategic Partnership’
by Yarzar Yeby Yarzar YeSecretary Antony J. Blinken said on Wednesday that the US and Algeria share important security, economic, people-to-people ties, and a lot of shared interests, “particularly when it comes to dealing…
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Tunisia: Crisis Unit to Control Wildfires in NW Province
by Yarzar Yeby Yarzar YeOn Monday, the Tunisian government set up a crisis unit to control wildfires that ravaged the northwestern province of Jendouba. According to a government official statement, Prime Minister Najla Bouden…
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Syria Brought Wagner Fighters to Heel as Mutiny Unfolded in Russia
by Yarzar Yeby Yarzar YeBEIRUT, July 7 (Reuters) – As Wagner mercenaries advanced on Moscow in an attempted mutiny in late June, authorities in Syria and Russian military commanders there took a series of…
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AfricaIsraelMoroccoNewsNorth Africa
Has the Normalisation Train Reached the End of the Line in Morocco?
by Yarzar Yeby Yarzar YeIn the past few days, two important positions were expressed that provide important information regarding the normalisation path between Morocco and Israel and the point it has reached. The first…