Tunisia
Middle East conflict fallout to slow growth, push up inflation in Emerging Europe and Mediterranean region, EBRD says
Development bank says economic fallout is already spreading, through higher energy and fertiliser costs, damage to tourism and higher debt-servicing costs.
US freezes immigrant visa processing for 75 countries including Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan
US State Department pauses immigrant visa processing for 75 countries from January 21 over public benefits concerns, with indefinite suspension pending reassessment of screening procedures.
Panoro Energy taps ex-Perenco executive Eric d’Argentré as COO, president amid H1 output gains
Africa-focused E&P firm Panoro has assets in Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Tunisia, and South Africa. Eric D’Argentré has managed operations in Cameroon, the UK, Colombia, Ecuador, Turkey and Gabon.
Tunisia receives 5.2mn tourists in year to July 20
Tunisia’s tourism sector is witnessing a strong rebound in 2025, with 5.297mn tourists visiting the country by July 20, marking a 9.8% year-on-year.
Russia pushes to grow its influence in Africa’s nuclear future
Russia, under sanctions from the West over the war in Ukraine, is using nuclear partnerships to grow its influence in Africa.