World Bank hints on new Arab Spring
Soaring energy and food prices triggered by the crisis in Ukraine could exacerbate existing food security concerns in the Middle East and Africa
Tunisia
Tunisia: President issues decree to create new judicial watchdog
In a new decree, President Saied granted himself additional powers to rule over a reformed Supreme Judiciary Council
If Russia and Ukraine don't make up they both will lose wheat markets
Egypt, Tunisia and Algeria all import large amounts of grain from Russia and Ukraine
Demand for Turkish drones mounts
After the Azerbaijan victory, Turkish drones are in hot demand around Africa
Tunisian democracy in crisis after president ousts government
Tunisia faced its biggest crisis in a decade of democracy on Monday after President Kais Saied ousted the government and froze parliament in a move which appeared to be backed by the army. It follows months of deadlock and disputes …
Tunisia health minister sacked as virus cases soar
Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi sacked Tunisia's health minister, the premier's office said, as spiralling coronavirus cases weigh on the North African country's swamped health system. Faouzi Mehdi's sacking came days …
China, Russia, Turkey edging Europe out of the Maghreb
New players are supplanting the traditional power and influence of France and others from northwestern Africa
At least 23 migrants drown in shipwreck off Tunisia
At least 23 migrants from Africa drowned in a shipwreck off Tunisia as they tried to cross the Mediterranean from Libya to Italy, and 70 were rescued, the Tunisian Red Crescent humanitarian organisation said on Tuesday. More than 120 …
UN Security Council meets on Israel but U.S. blocks statement
The UN Security Council held another emergency meeting Wednesday on worsening hostilities between Israel and Palestinians, again without agreeing on a joint statement due to opposition from the United States, Israel's key ally, according to …
Mass brawl breaks out 'over overhead lockers' at Istanbul Airport
The shocking incident was filmed on Tunisair flight TU216 at Istanbul Airport in Turkey before the plane was meant to head to Tunis-Carthage International Airport in Tunisia on April 10. Footage shows a mass brawl which …
Tunisia detects first cases of British COVID-19 variant
Tunisia has recorded its first cases of a highly contagious variant of the coronavirus first identified in Britain, the country’s Health Ministry said. The ministry, however, did not provide any information on how many cases of …
At UNESCO Prez of Gen Conf Tolls Bell On Azoulay
For several month, Inner City Press is alerting about the diplomatic moves by UNESCO’s Director General Audrey Azoulay and her closest …
Tunisians to acquire Russian vaccine
Tunisia has become the third country in Africa after Algeria and Guinea, where the Russian anti-coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V was registered, the country's health ministry informed today. "The Sputnik V vaccine has been …
U.N. Security Council backs call for coronavirus truce
The U.N. Security Council finally backed U.N. chief Antonio Guterres’ March 23 call for a global truce amid the coronavirus pandemic, adopting a resolution after months of talks to win a compromise between the United States and China. …
Fatima al-Fihri: founder of the world's oldest university
In Tunisia, a prize was created in her honor rewarding initiatives which encourage access to training and professional responsibilities for women
COVID-19: lockdown side effect in the Middle East
Coronavirus fuels domestic violence
WHO: Every child on Earth faces existential threats
Every country in the world is failing to shield children’s health and their futures
Lavrov to discuss Middle East, economic ties with Tunisian counterpart
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will hold talks with his Tunisian counterpart Khemaies Jhinaoui on Saturday focusing on the state of affairs in the Middle East and North Africa, particularly in the …
Saudi crown prince visits Tunisia
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a personal welcome yesterday from Tunisia’s president Beji Caid Essebsi, who greeted his guest at the airport after two days of protests in the capital …
Large companies help to overcome Russian tourism industry crisis
Turkey has become a top tourist destination for residents of Russia, followed by Greece, Cyprus, Tunisia and Spain
