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Tunisia: Kais Saied unveils new exceptional measures sparking the ire of his political rivals

Tunisia’s President Kais Saied announced Wednesday new exceptional measures to bolster his grab of all-out power effective since July 25, an announcement that triggered immediate criticism from his political rivals. The President enacted Wednesday a decree on these new exceptional measures that include the extension of the parliament’s suspension and lifting of MPs’ immunity. Likewise, […]

Morocco on Way to be Listed among World’s 20 Largest Tourist Markets

With 10 million tourists in 2016, Morocco is progressing steadily towards the goal of becoming one of the world’s 20 largest tourist markets, Research and Markets said in a recent report. The report, dubbed “Destination Market Insights: Morocco – Analysis of source markets, infrastructure and attractions, risks and opportunities”, highlights Morocco’s tourist potential and its […]

US vows escalation against Houthi rebels following deadly airstrikes in Yemen

The United States has vowed to use “overwhelming lethal force” against Yemen’s Houthi rebels, following a series of airstrikes that killed at least 53 people over the weekend. The Pentagon emphasized that while the strikes are meant to deter the Houthis from resuming attacks, they do not aim to create an “endless offensive” or bring […]