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Egypt launches ‘Alliance & Development’ Initiative to foster innovation, economic growth

Egypt’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research is advancing its “Alliance and Development” initiative as part of the National Policy for Sustainable Innovation, which was launched in February 2025. This initiative aims to enhance the country’s scientific research capabilities, accelerate technological innovation, and strengthen the connection between academia and industry to create globally competitive […]

Tunisia’s Ennahdha appoints new Secretary General

The Islamist Ennahdha party, Tunisia’s largest political movement, has appointed Ajmi Ourimi as the new Secretary General of the party since the resignation of Zied Laadhari who stepped down in the wake of the 2019 legislatives. The shura council of the party reportedly met October 30-31 to agree on the prerogatives of the new Secretary […]

Togo’s 20 April parliamentary elections postponed indefinitely amid constitutional controversy

Togo’s government has postponed legislative elections initially scheduled for 20 April to a later, unspecified date, citing “consultations” that were needed over the changes that triggered opposition to the proposed reforms. The government of the West African nation announced the move on Wednesday (3 April) shortly after lawmakers approved the highly controversial constitutional reforms. “Consultations” […]