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Tunisia issues international arrest warrant against ex-Premier Hichem Mechichi

Tunisian authorities have issued an international arrest warrant against former Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi, reports say citing lawyer Wafa Chedly.   Chedly made the announcement on Facebook without further elaborating. The regime of President Kais Saied has not made any comment on the alleged arrest warrant.   Mechichi, 49, was fired in July 2021 by […]

Egypt launches ‘Alliance & Development’ Initiative to foster innovation, economic growth

Egypt’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research is advancing its “Alliance and Development” initiative as part of the National Policy for Sustainable Innovation, which was launched in February 2025. This initiative aims to enhance the country’s scientific research capabilities, accelerate technological innovation, and strengthen the connection between academia and industry to create globally competitive […]

EU Vessels Authorized to Stem Illicit Arm Trade off Libyan Coasts

The UN Security Council Tuesday granted a go-ahead to the European Union Sophia naval operation to inspect vessels on high seas suspected of violating the arm embargo imposed on Libya since 2011. Libya has become a cross-road of illicit arm trade which UN and EU diplomats say fans regional conflicts and strengthens terrorists and gangs […]