North Africa’s Economy
Libya: In sign of reconciliation, Tripoli and Tobruk resume air link
Flights have resumed between Libya's capital Tripoli and the eastern city of Tobruk after a break of several years, as the division-plagued country takes a further step towards normalcy. A flight from Tripoli of Libya's Buraq Air landed late Wednesday in Tobruk, a...
Morocco: Israir to link Tel Aviv to Marrakesh in July
Economy: IMF to pump $5 billion more into Egypt
IMF staff on Tuesday announced they had reached an agreement with Egypt over an economic program that would release the final tranche of a $5.2 billion loan approved last year. Once approved by the board of the International Monetary Fund, the second performance...
Morocco is finally about to legalize use of cannabis, but not for recreational purposes yet
Moroccan lawmakers on Wednesday approved a law legalising the therapeutic use of cannabis, bringing one of the world's biggest producers of hashish a step closer to green-lighting the major reform. The lower house of parliament adopted the text on the lawful use of...
Egypt softens stance against Shoei Kisen Kaisha in compensation claim over Suez blockade
Egypt: Suez Canal about to get bigger after stranded ship crippled traffic for nearly a week
Tunisia: IMF “ready to help” but in no hurry. Painful reforms ahead
Tunisia: Tourism sector continues downward crash, revenues in 1Q less than half last year’s ($)
Tunisia looking for an IMF bailout
