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Sahara: Mauritania rebuffs Polisario request to open embassy in Nouakchott, another setback for separatists

The government of Mauritania has refused a request from the Algeria-backed Polisario militias to establish a consulate or embassy in Nouakchott, dealing another hard blow to the separatist group and its Algerian supporters, according to press reports. Mauritania, which adopts a neutral position regarding the Sahara regional conflict, has always been cautious in its ties […]

Tunisia: Leaked tape reportedly reveals President Kais Saied is sick

A leaked audio tape from former Chief of Staff of the Tunisian presidency Nadia Akacha has revealed that President Kais Saied is ill and does not recognize the ailment. “He will end up very badly, because he is ill and does not recognize his illness. He is going to the wall, even on a personal […]

Tunisia opts for Russian Sputnik V as COVID-19 cases spike

Tunisian President Kais Saied has instructed the Foreign ministry and the ministry of Health to negotiate the acquisition of Russia-made covid-19 vaccine Sputnik V as the country reels with an increase in coronavirus cases. Saied, reports say, gave the instruction during a recent meeting on the situation of the pandemic in the North African country. […]