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Chad declares state of emergency amid inter-communal conflict

Chad’s President Idriss Deby Itno on Sunday declared a three-month state of emergency in the eastern provinces of Sila and Ouaddai, following escalation of inter-communal conflict.   To end the “disastrous situation,” the president ordered the deployment of military reinforcements and the disarmament of all civilians in the area. “The main cause of this whole […]

Tunisia: Protests erupt in adverse effects of Covid-19 combat

Protests broke out Monday in parts of Tunisia after some citizens gathered to request the exceptional social aid promised by the government to help cope with the lockdown measures in the fight against Covid-19 disease. In the town of Mnihla, in Ariana Governorate, a large group of citizens rioted and burned tires in front of […]

Covid-19: Morocco unveils lockdown exit strategy on May 18

The Moroccan government will unveil on May 18 at the House of Representatives its exit strategy from the coronavirus lockdown, which was decreed on March 20 for one month and extended by another month till May 20. During the parliamentary monthly session, the Head of Govt. will explain to MPs the government’s plan for lifting […]