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South Africa’s MK party backs Morocco’s sovereignty over Sahara, calls for strategic alliance

South Africa’s uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has thrown its full support behind Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara, calling for a bold new strategic partnership between the two “African powerhouses”. In a newly released policy paper, the party, led by former president Jacob Zuma, made the case for African unity rooted in shared liberation histories between […]

Tunisia: Justice rejects TV request to interview detained presidential candidate

A court of appeal in Tunis has rejected the demand by a local television to interview media mogul and presidential candidate Nabil Karoui who is in prison, though the electoral commission has greenlighted the request. The electoral commission reportedly issued an authorization for El Hiwar Ettounsi to interview Karoui at Mornaguia prison amid ongoing presidential […]

Nuclear Deal: First Wave of U.S. Sanctions Hits Iran

The United States Monday unwrapped a first wave of awaited sanctions against Iran as pressure to force the Islamic Republic negotiate a new nuclear deal that suits the terms of conditions of the White House. The new sanctions which came into effect, early minutes of Tuesday target Iran’s access to US banknotes and key industries, […]