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Algeria: constitution and administrative reforms

After Abdelmalek Sellal’s resignation as the Prime Minister at the beginning of the month to head the campaign of President Bouteflika, hints have begun to emerge over the possible reforms to be undertaken if the latter stays in power. Constitutional and administrative reforms are high on the agenda while efforts to attract investment will be […]

Tunisia: 2,000 Youth Stopped From Joining World Conflict Zones this Year

Around 2,000 Tunisians have been stopped from joining terrorist groups in war zones around the world so far this year, the Interior Ministry said on Monday. “In 2016, 1,877 Tunisians were prevented from leaving the country to travel to hot spots,” said Interior Ministry spokesman Yasser Mesbah. Since January, Tunisian security authorities have also busted […]

Pope Francis’ January visit to DRC brings hope for peace in troubled eastern region

After another spate of violence in the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), locals are hoping Pope Francis’ planned visit in January will be able to bring some calm to the troubled region. The 86-year-old pontiff is due to arrive on 31 January after an earlier visit in July 2022 was postponed […]