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Africa Open for Business Summit, held on UNGA sidelines, focuses on women’s leadership

The annual Africa Open for Business Summit that is held in New York this week (18-20 September) focuses on the theme “Women of Africa and the Diaspora and the Fight for Climate Justice.” The 5th of its kind, the summit is part of the global activities taking place around the high-level week of the 78th […]

Tunisia: Veteran Politician Ahmed Brahim Passed Away

Tunisia has lost Thursday one its veteran living politicians. Ahmed Brahim staunch opponent of ousted Ben Ali died Thursday at the age of 70. Known as one of Tunisia’s seasoned politicians and federalist, Brahim was founder of the Tunisian leftist movement, Ettajdid, formerly known as Tunisian communist party which he joined in 1960. Born in […]

Hafedh Caid Essebsi subjected to Customs search at Tunis- airport based on intelligence

The Tunisian Customs confirmed that Hafedh Caid Essebsi was subjected to a “search operation” at Tunis-Carthage International Airport last Friday, based on intelligence that he was illegally bringing in large amounts of foreign currency that he intends to use for suspected purposes, reported the official news agency TAP. The General Directorate of Customs said the […]