Climbing sand: Russia’s faltering advance in Africa’s Sahel
For years, Russia has sought to establish itself as a power broker in Africa, using the Sahel as a showcase
The Official Gazette of the Tunisian Republic has responded to the ongoing
years of drought by having to raise its drinking water prices up to 16%. According to Reuters the average rainfall has increased in recent months, but government officials said this week that Tunisian dams have only reached 35% of their stock capacity. The North African country last year imposed a quota system for drinking water and a ban on its use in agriculture. Since last summer, it has been cutting off water supplies at night.
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