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Tunisia hauls blogger in prison for insulting President Saied

A Tunisian court has sent to prison a prominent blogger accused of defamation against President Kais Saied. Slim Jebali, administrator of a Facebook page dubbed “Minister of Hypertension and Diabetes” appeared before the military prosecutor in Tunis first instance court to answer questions about three posts dating back to February. The court ordered his arrest […]

Suez Canal traffic rebounds as geopolitical calm boosts maritime confidence

Egypt’s Suez Canal recorded a 14.2 percent year-on-year revenue increase between July and October, driven by easing tensions in the Red Sea and renewed vessel movement following the Gaza ceasefire. Canal Authority Chairman Osama Rabie confirmed that 229 ships transited in October, the highest monthly tally since the onset of the regional crisis, with 4,405 […]

Sahara: Algeria’s margin for maneuvers limited, either Morocco’s Autonomy Plan or international sanctions

When there is only one offer on the UN negotiating table, there is one way to go. This is true for the Algerian regime, the main stakeholder in the Sahara conflict. It is urged to negotiate peace terms on the basis of Morocco’s autonomy plan offered for the Sahara or face international sanctions. As the […]