US proclamation on the Sahara, a strong impetus to efforts to settle the issue – Former Head of MINURSO

The US decision to recognize Morocco’s full sovereignty over its Sahara should provide a strong impetus to efforts to find a solution to the Sahara issue under the Moroccan autonomy plan, said Erik Jansen, former head of MINURSO. “President Trump’s decision to recognize Moroccan sovereignty (over the Sahara) has provided a fundamental game-changing move by […]

Sudan disbands ex-ruling party

Sudan’s transitional authorities on Thursday approved a law to “dismantle” the regime of former President Omar al-Bashir, including the dissolution of his political party and confiscation of all its properties. Bashir and his Islamist National Congress Party (NCP) had ruled Sudan since 1989 before a nationwide protest movement resulted in him being deposed earlier this […]

Coronavirus: Tunisia set to re-open mosques, restaurants early June

Tunisia Thursday said mosques and restaurants will open for business from June 4 as part of the second phase of lockdown easing process. The announcement was made by Lobna Jeribi, minister of big projects, who also indicated the progressive resumption of schools from May 26, starting with Kindergarten. Authorities of the North African country began […]