North Africa’s Economy
Mali, a leading producer of gold, manganese and lithium, shakes up mining sector
Mali has adopted a new mining code allowing the state to take up to 30 percent stakes in new mineral projects and collect more revenues from the vital industry. Junta leader Assimi Goita signed the code into law on Monday, his office announced on social media Tuesday....
Tunisian brand turns sea plastic into green couture
By Francoise Kadri: The two men in bright overalls rooting for plastic on a Tunisian beach do so to make a living, but also in the knowledge that they are helping the environment. What they do not know is that the waste will become part of a synthetic plastic fibre...
Brief: Nigeria cuts electricity to Niger after coup
Nigeria has cut its electricity supply to Niger after West African neighbours imposed sanctions on the junta that ousted the country's elected leader last week, a Niger power company source said on Wednesday. "Since yesterday, Nigeria has disconnected the high-voltage...
Niger: Nuclear industry in France seeks to appease concerns over Niger’s uranium
Tunisia: Panic in Europe over Tunisia’s potential economic collapse
Tunisia: Saudi Arabia offers soft loan and grant to financially-troubled Tunisia
Saudi Arabia on Thursday said it will give Tunisia financial assistance valued at $500 million, including a $100 million grant, as the North African country grapples with crippling inflation and debt. The announcement carried by the official Saudi Press Agency...
