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Morocco, Tunisia to Boost ‘Weak’ Trade, Power Up Automotive Industry

Moroccan and Tunisian business representatives have agreed to reinforce their economic ties, especially in the automotive industry. Both parties held a meeting on Friday, October 19, in Tunis to strengthen.

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IFC, Attijari bank to support SMEs and energy financing in Tunisia

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is providing a €40 million subordinated loan to Attijari bank Tunisia, a leading private bank in Tunisia, part of the Attijariwafa bank.

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Tunisia’s economy starts to rebound but structural issues persist – IMF

Tunisia’s economy is displaying signs of economic recovery following difficult years since the Arab Spring, but remains dependent on consumption and imports, with weak investment and high levels of unemployment,.

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Tunisia’s president announces draft inheritance equality bill

Tunisia’s President Beji Caid Essebsi on Monday announced plans to submit a draft bill to parliament equalising inheritance rights between men and women. “I propose to make equal inheritance a.

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Tunisia, Egypt to promote mutual trade relations

Egypt and Tunisia have agreed to promote joint trade relations and remove all of the challenges facing the flow of trade exchange and joint investments between the two sides. Both.

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Germany to Provide 250 mln Euros of Development Aid to Tunisia – Merkel

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday her government would provide Tunisia with 250 million euros in development aid. Merkel made the announcement during a visit to Tunis for talks.

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Tunisia to Accelerate Reforms as IMF Freezes Loan: Minister

Tunisia is likely to sell stakes in three state-owned banks this year and cut up to 10,000 public sector jobs as part of reforms demanded by the International Monetary Fund.

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Tunisia Growth Slows To 1 Pct in 2016: Official Data

    Tunisia’s economic growth slowed to 1 percent in 2016 compared with 1.1 percent in the previous year, official figures showed on Tuesday. The state statistics institute said the.

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EU Pushes Migration Talks with Tunisia, Egypt

The European Union is offering simplified visa procedures and increased economic aid to Tunisia and Egypt in exchange for smoother deportations of unwanted African migrants, two senior officials in Brussels.

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Tunisia’s Foreign Loan Needs To Rise To $3.71 Bln in 2017 -Minister

Tunisia will need $3.7 billion in foreign loans in 2017, its finance minister said on Thursday, $1 billion more than anticipated two months ago, to offset declining tax revenues and.

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