German PresidentFrank-Walter Stein

Stifling the press, Tunisia on footsteps of Algeria

Since Tunisia voluntarily entered into the orbit of Algeria in return for gas, the once Arab Spring success story has gone far in its backpedaling on democracy prompting the UN Human Rights Office to strongly denounce the crackdown on journalists. Mimicking Algeria, Tunisia has adopted legislations that criminalize independent journalism, stifle criticism of the authorities. […]

Morocco’s Fashion Industry to be Showcased at ‘Maroc In Mode’ Exhibition

On October 26-27, the 15th “Maroc in Mode” exhibition will be held in Marrakech to showcase the country’s growing textile sector, said Drapers, a magazine specializing in fashion and retail. The exhibition, organized by the Moroccan Textile Organization in partnership with the Foreign Trade Department and Maroc Export, will take place at the Moulay Hassan […]

Tunisia’s economic morass

Tunisia is facing an acute economic and financial crisis with major macro-economic indicators on the red. The country was hailed for its success to oust authoritarianism and establish a democratically elected government following 2011 events, but economically the country is suffering. Growth was limited to 2.5% in 2018, less than the forecasted 3.1% despite the […]