New Spanish FM wants a new page in relations with Morocco

Recently appointed Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said restoring relations with Morocco was a top priority. Speaking at his first media comments after taking office, Albares described Morocco as “a friend of Spain.” Albares replaces Arancha Gonzales Laya whose tenure saw one of the worst crisis between Madrid and Rabat in recent history. Laya […]

Tunisia: Arrest of former Premier Hamadi Jebali

Tunisia’s police forces arrested Thursday ex-Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali in the city of Sousse without providing details. The defense team of the defendant told Business News reports that Jebali has been taken to the antiterrorist brigade in El Gorjani, in capital city Tunis. Jebali, according to his team of lawyers, would not answer the investigators’ […]

Côte d’Ivoire: Opposition does not recognize October 31 election, calls for a civilian transition

The Ivorian opposition announced that it did not recognize the October 31 election and noted the end of President Alassane Ouattara’s term. In response, the Executive Director of the ruling RHDP called on the government to stand firm.   On Saturday, the presidential party was delighted with the smooth running of the election day. “We […]