It is an emblematic project in Guinea. For several months, the exploitation of the iron deposit of Mount Simandou has been at the heart of a standoff between the military in power in Guinea and mining groups. After having suspended them for several months, Mamadi Doumbouya has just given the green light for the resumption of work on this gigantic strategic project for the country's economy. Our Africa editor-in-chief Stéphane Ballong was on set to talk about it.
The month of Ramadan begins this Thursday. With high inflation, nearly 10.4 percent in February and the high cost of living, Tunisians are finding it increasingly difficult to make ends meet for Ramadan shopping. The economic situation in the country remains very critical, the head of European diplomacy spoke of a risk of "collapse" of the Tunisian economy if the authorities fail to finalize an agreement with the monetary fund for a loan of $ 1.9 billion.
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