Turkey: Davutoglu re-elected AKP chairman, Erdogan’s loyalists dominate AKP Council

The Turkish ruling Justice and development Party (AKP) held its 5th congress on Saturday and reelected Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu as the chairman of the party. Analysts say the election was heavily influenced by President Erdogan because his loyalists dominate the elected 50-member council of the party. The party’s congress was held ahead of the […]

COP22 calls for Highest Political Commitment to Combat Climate Change

The Heads of state, government and delegations taking part at climate Summit COP22 adopted the Marrakech Action Proclamation for our Climate and Sustainable Development, which calls for the highest political commitment to combat climate change, as a matter of urgent priority. The statement calls for reinforcing solidarity with the countries that are most exposed to […]

EU to support Tunisia’s agriculture sector with over €180m

The European Union will provide Tunisia with more than €180 million to support small farmers and fishermen in the North African country, Webdo Tunis reports. Jean-Pierre Sacaze, head of the social inclusion and sustainable development department within the EU mission in the country, made the announcement. The support made of donation and credit will go […]