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King Mohammed VI calls for programming scientific activities, scholarly events to commemorate the 15th Century anniversary of the Prophet’s birth

King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, has addressed a message to the Supreme Council of Ulema (Religious Scholars) on the commemoration of the 15th-century anniversary of the birth of Prophet Sidna Mohammed, peace and blessings be upon Him (PBUH), urging the Council to organize scientific activities, scholarly and outreach events, and to highlight the […]

Tunisian health minister resigns after passing away of 11 babies at a public hospital

Tunisian Prime Minister Youssef Chahid accepted the resignation of health minister Abderraouf Cherif after the death of 11 babies at a government hospital. “An administrative investigation has been open and those responsible will be prosecuted,” said the Prime Minister while expressing sympathy with the families of the victims. The health ministry ascribed the tragedy to […]

Tunisian President Calls for Inheritance Equality between Men and Women

Tunisia’s President Beji Caid Essebsi said that time is up to amend the Tunisian inheritance law in order to guarantee equality between men and women. Speaking on the occasion of the national Women’s Day, the Tunisian President explained that the current law, derived from the Sharia granting women half men’s share in inheritance, should be […]