Tunisia

Egypt vows to defend its water security ‘uncompromisingly’ if damage occurs due to GERD

Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, reaffirmed the country’s right to safeguard its water security in response to the challenges posed by the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), asserting that Egypt will protect its interests in line with international law. In an interview with Asharq News published on September 22, Abdelatty highlighted the existential […]

Controversial Cleric’s invitation to visit Morocco sparks harsh criticism

The invitation extended by a Moroccan association to a controversial Islamic scholar from Saudi Arabia to visit Morocco has caused concerns amongst different organizations, thinkers, analysts and large layers of society over his anti-Shia, anti-Sufi and extremist stances. The infamous cleric, Mohammad al-Arifi, was also unwelcome because of his repeated calls for jihad, holy war, […]

Tunisia: Ennahdha in Disagreement with PM Designate, Considers Snap Elections

The largest group in the Tunisian parliament, Ennahda, said this Tuesday the North African country could head towards new legislatives, noting that it will not back the cabinet of Prime Minister-designate Elyes Fakhfakh if he persists to form a government out of four political parties.   The party’s spokesman, Imed Khemiri reportedly told local media […]