Côte d’Ivoire’s presidential race narrows as key opposition figures barred

Côte d’Ivoire’s upcoming presidential election has taken a dramatic turn, as the Constitutional Council barred two major opposition figures — former President Laurent Gbagbo and ex-Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam — from contesting the 25 October vote. The council cited both men’s removal from the electoral roll: Gbagbo, due to a past criminal conviction, and […]

Tunisia expects 82 tourist-loaded flights shortly

Tunisia is expecting 82 flights carrying foreign holidaymakers in the next few days, tourism minister Habib Ammar has announced. The flights will be coming from Russia, Belarus, Czech Republic, Poland and Luxemburg, Habib Ammar told local radio Jawhara fm. He did not disclose any details on the number of tourists expected but indicated that the […]

UNESCO, Morocco launch partnership to promote inclusion through sport

UNESCO and La Fondation Maroc 2030 have signed a landmark partnership agreement in Rabat aimed at promoting education, inclusion, and social cohesion through sport. The cooperation framework, which will run from 2025 to 2030, aligns with Morocco’s hosting of major international sporting events, including the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the U-17 Women’s World Cup […]