Tunisian President Kais Saied Fires Prime Minister
In a surprising turn of events, Tunisian President Kais Saied has dismissed Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani and appointed Social Affairs
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Politics
Algeria Condemns France Amid Westerna Sahara Position
On Thursday, Algeria expressed “great regret and strong denunciation” regarding the French government’s decision to recognize an autonomy plan for
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Moroccan ex-minister and critic of government sentenced to 5 years
Mohamed Ziane, the former Moroccan Minister of Human Rights, was sentenced last week to five years in prison on July
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UN Asks for Probe Into Death of Detained Activist
The United Nations Libya mission (UNSMIL) has issued a fervent call for authorities in the eastern region of the country
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Algeria’s forthcoming presidential race: A Surprising Turn
In the midst of many countries gearing up for elections this year, Algeria’s forthcoming presidential race was initially anticipated to
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Relatives of imprisoned activists gather at the International Criminal Court
Families of imprisoned Tunisian dissidents are urging the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate alleged political persecution and human rights
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Tunisia may tax the rich to avoid the IMF bailout
Tunisian President Kais Saied has put forward a proposal to introduce additional taxes targeted at the wealthiest individuals in order
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Tunisia cracks down on independent media
Tunisia under the rule of President Saied is increasing its crackdown on free speech. The media’s landscape is facing mounting
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Anniversary of a Controversial Decree in Morocco
On May 16, 1930, the French protectorate in Morocco introduced a decree known as the Berber Dahir, which brought changes
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Rached Ghannouchi Sentenced to 1 year in prison
Prominent Tunisian opposition figure Rached Ghannouchi has been sentenced to one year in prison on terrorism-related charges, as reported by
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Public SNRT acquires majority stake in Medi1 Radio
The Moroccan Radio and Television Company (SNRT) has officially declared its acquisition of an 86.3% stake in the capital of
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