Algeria: Islamists form coalition, liberals and seculars lured

In the run up to next year’s presidential elections, three Islamist parties have decided to unite under a single candidate to increase their chances of governing Algeria. The opposition parties have always accused the government of election frauds and rigging. The Islamists have developed a three-option plan in case of eventualities regarding the elections as […]

Tunisia urges investors to return for democracy’s sake

Tunisia has assembled almost 30 countries, 20 international institutions and dozens of private companies at an investment conference aimed at attracting investors to the country and enabling its democratic “startup.” The country’s economy has been almost at a standstill for the past three years due to the political instability that it has been experiencing. Prime […]

At G20, African Union calls for creation of International Fund to protect, preserve African Heritage

Mauritania, as current chairman of the African union, has called for the creation of an international Fund for the protection and preservation of African heritage under the supervision of UNESCO, which is the center of expertise in this area. The call was launched by Mauritanian Minister of Culture & Arts, Hussein Ould Medou, during his […]