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After France, Reporters Without Borders voices concerns about future of journalism in Tunisia

France-based international media protection organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF) issued Wednesday a stark report about the state of media in Tunisia as it warns against “risk of diluting the achievements of the revolution”. In the report titled “Journalism in Tunisia: the hour of truth”, the NGO, stressed that  “journalism in Tunisia is at a turning […]

Niger’s military court grants bail to Bazoum’s son

Niger’s military court released Monday on bail Salem Mohamed, son of Niger’s deposed leader Mohamed Bazoum held since July 26 by a junta that has been running affairs in the West African country. The investigative judge of the court ordered Salem Mohamed released and instructed him to be available for justice in the event of […]

Algeria: Government shelves equipment projects due to oil prices collapse

The Algerian daily Liberté announced Monday that the government has decided to freeze all equipment projects it was planning to carry out due to acute slash in oil revenues. The Algerian government whose economy largely hinges on oil revenues is unable to forge ahead with its large and nationwide equipment projects plan to refurbish its […]