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Tunisia: Bakers on strike over state’s refusal to pay €78 million subsidies; night protests continue for fifth day

Tunisian bakers have gone on strike across Tunisia to protest against the government’s reluctance to disburse around 78 million euros (TND250 million) in form of subsidy. The union of bakers of the North African country issued the strike order Tuesday. Mohamed Bouanen, the chair of the union told local media Express FM, that bakers are […]

France seeks Algiers’ cooperation in fight against terrorism

French President François Hollande on Monday paid a short visit to Algeria where he discussed with ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika and Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal a number of security-related issues with focus on the fight against terrorism and the chaotic situation in neighboring Libya. During the seven-hour visit to the North African country, the two […]

Kenyan police under fire as suspected serial killer escapes custody

Kenya’s law enforcement is facing intense scrutiny following the escape of a high-profile suspect and 12 others from police custody. Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, alleged to have confessed to the murders of 42 women, including his wife, managed to flee along with a group of Eritrean nationals detained for illegal entry in the country. The escape, […]