Algeria: the government’s ban, Djezzy and the Russian Vimpelcom
Algeria is on the verge of nationalizing Djezzy as negotiations with Russian mobile firm, Vimpelcom, a major stake holder in the company continue. Vimpelcom has […]
Articles by Geraldine Boechat
Libya, Egypt & Sudan Mull Setting Up Mining Fund
Libya, Egypt & Sudan are considering the possibility of setting up a joint mining fund destined to finance projects in Arab countries and to study […]
Tunisia: Germany ready to increase investment and aid
Germany’s foreign minister, Guido Westerwelle, said they are ready to be more active in Tunisia provided that the country continues to move towards democracy. Minister […]
Morocco-Senegal: Relations Defying Time, Men
The King of Morocco is starting as of Friday March 15 an official visit to Senegal, first leg of an African tour that will also […]
Algeria-Lebanon: Trade Agreements Underway
President Michel Suleiman of Lebanon made his first stop in Algeria ahead of a busy schedule to Nigeria, Senegal, Ghana and Ivory Coast. He was […]
Deutsche Bank gives Tunisians hope
Deutsche Bank has tipped the Tunisian economy to expand by 3% during the course of the year in a report it has recently released. The […]
Algeria, Turkey to Build Steel Plant in Oran
The National Agency for Investment Development (ANDI) and a Turkish company registered in Algeria as Tosyali Iron & Steel Industry-Algeria have signed an agreement to […]
Egypt: Cuts on Necessary Expenditures
The dwindling of Egypt’s foreign reserve is forcing the state to cut down on necessary expenditures. The foreign reserve fell by $105 million in February […]
AWO Calls for Funding System to Promote Women Entrepreneurship
The Arab Women Organization (AWO) has called for the establishment of an “Arab funding system” to promote women entrepreneurship and help newly created enterprises run […]
Tunisia: Qtel group becomes Ooredoo
Qtel group which has a controlling interest in Tunisiana has announced that it will change its brand to Ooredoo and its companies which also include […]