Tunisia’s Kais Said busy silencing rivals ahead of presidential elections

Tunisian autocrat Kais Saied is intensifying crackdown to silence potential rivals as he seeks re-election in the presidential elections due in October. The president has ordered a campaign against critical voices in the media and civil society, drawing criticism from rights watchdogs. The most recent measures against political opponents included the arrest of Lotfi Mraihi, […]

France: “We are at war” Holland

French President Tuesday declared France at war following Islamist attack on a church at Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray which left the priest assassinated. Francois Holland on visit to the scene of the attack also announced that the Islamic State (IS) group has declared war to France. “We are in front of a group, Daech that has declared war […]

Morocco, France sign two agreements on health, gender equalitry

Morocco and France signed on Wednesday in Rabat two agreements worth €150 million. The funds are destined to support the Generalization of Compulsory Medical Coverage Program, and the Government Equality Plan 2023-2026. The first agreement, worth €100 million, is part of ongoing support of the French Development Agency (AFD) for the Royal project to globalize […]