The UN-brokered peace plan proposing a unity government has hit another unexpected snag, dashing all hopes to restore peace and stability to this North African country. MPs of the internationally recognized parliament, based in Tobruk, have rejected on Monday the proposed new government, demanding major changes. Last December, UN announced the creation of a unity […]
The head of the Tunisian National Salvation Front (NSFT) has vowed weekly protests in Tunis capital until detained opposition figures are released, in an utter defiance of authorities who banned the Sunday demonstration. Ahmed Nejib Chebbi, the current leader of the opposition made the announcement during the large-scale protest by the NSFT on Sunday. Chebbi […]
Twelve countries, including Ten in Africa, are hardest hit by the global food and nutrition crisis among adolescent girls and women, UNICEF warned Monday (6 March), calling for all stakeholders to transform food, health and social protection systems for these most vulnerable people. 5.5 million pregnant and breastfeeding adolescent girls and women suffered of acute […]
