Tunisia
Tunisia's tourism revenues soar to $2.3bn
Tunisia's tourism revenue hit $2.3 billion by December 20, marking a 7.8% increase from last year,
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Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced Thursday that regional challenges, including nearly 100 attacks by Houthi fighters on ships in the Red Sea since last November, have resulted in a significant loss of revenue from the Suez Canal. According to Sisi, Egypt witnessed a 60% decrease in canal revenues in 2024 compared to the previous year, amounting to approximately $7 billion. The attacks, which were in solidarity with Palestinians, have disrupted global trade, forcing shipping firms to reroute vessels around Africa, leading to delays and increased costs.
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Tunisia
Tunisia's tourism revenues soar to $2.3bn
Tunisia's tourism revenue hit $2.3 billion by December 20, marking a 7.8% increase from last year,
Morocco
Morocco expands airspace control over Western Sahara, according to reports
Morocco has reportedly extended its control to encompass 15-20% of Western Sahara’s airspace, previously managed from the Canaries, according
Somalia
US says kills two Al-Shabaab fighters in airstrike
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Morocco
At least 69 migrants dead after boat sank off Morocco on Dec. 19, Mali says
At least 69 individuals perished, including 25 Malian nationals, when a boat en route from West Africa to Spain capsized