Major tax reform plan begins in Tunisia

Tunisian Finance Minister Elyes Fakhfakh, has announced the introduction of its planned reform of the country’s tax system which will affect the direct, indirect and local taxations. Task groups have been set up by the ministry to propose ideas about how to revolutionize the tax system, modernize and adapt it to the country’s realities. Tunisia […]

So-called Humanitarian Operation of Algerian EL Baraka NGO in Tindouf Camps Sparks Serious Security Alarm

Algerian El Baraka Association, which has been blacklisted by the United States for its ties with Hamas terror organization, has deployed a humanitarian operation in Tindouf camps, sounding the alarm bell of international counter-terrorism agencies. The poor staging of the Algerian story does not hold up under a basic scrutiny as Algerians cannot afford donate […]

Libya: UNSMIL Mandate Extended for Six Months

The UN Security Council Monday extended the mandate of the UN support mission in Libya, UNSMIL, for six months, and entrusted it with new prerogatives including assistance in securing uncontrolled arms and related material and countering its proliferation. The UNSMIL is also tasked to provide support to key Libyan institutions and provide support, on request, […]