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Tunisia: U.S. reports express deep concern over democracy erosion & crackdown on opposition leaders ahead of presidential vote

The Atlantic Council, the U.S. State Department and Amnesty International have issued scathing reports on the deteriorating human rights situation in Tunisia and sounded the alarm over the escalating repression and prosecution of opposition leaders ahead of upcoming presidential election scheduled for October. In its analysis on the worsening political crisis in Tunisia, the American […]

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 […]

Sahel: A $400 billion plan to counter climate change

Heads of state of 17 countries in the Sahel region will hold a summit meeting next week in Niamey to approve a climate investment plan worth $400 billion. The 12-year plan will cover the 2018 to 2030 period. It is expected to involve 17 nations from the Atlantic Ocean to the Horn of Africa and […]