Moroccan royal navy patrol boat Bir Anzarane

Egypt: Former Presidential hopeful, Vocal Critic of Sisi Arrested

Egyptian Security authorities announced Wednesday the arrest of Moneim Aboul-Fotouh, an ex-presidential candidate and vocal critic of President al-Sisi whom he urged step down for failing to address the country’s challenges. The candidate in the 2012 post revolution election was arrested upon his return from London where he gave an interview criticizing President al-Sisi and […]

Egypt starts building its first integrated fishing port

Egypt has begun the construction of its first integrated fishing port in the city of Rosetta, on the Mediterranean, “Egypt Today” reports. The project, valued at $19.4 million, will feature a quay whose capacity is 60 fishing boats per hour, and another dedicated to maintenance. The quay will be equipped with a tugboat whose capacity […]

Tunisia’s Uphill Battle to Attract Tourists

The terrorist attacks that struck Tunisia in 2015 have scarred the country’s reputation as a holiday destination and left it struggling to win its share of the Mediterranean tourist market back. This year, Russians and Algerians are saving the tourist season after ISIS attacks deterred tourists from the traditional markets of France, Britain, Germany and […]