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Rights watchdogs: Tunisian President’s actions threaten press freedom

Tunisian and foreign rights watchdogs warn that President Kais Saied’s actions threaten press freedom and the only democracy to emerge from the Arab Spring uprisings. In this connection, Tunisian journalists protested on Thursday against what they say is growing repression and intimidation against the press since President Kais Saied’s power grab in July last year. […]

China’s billion-dollar promise: fueling Africa’s growth

China has unveiled an ambitious plan to strengthen its partnership with Africa, pledging $51 billion in fresh financing and promising to create at least one million jobs. President Xi Jinping announced this initiative at a major China-Africa cooperation summit in Beijing, attended by delegates from over 50 African nations. The comprehensive package includes support for […]

Prospects and challenges for EU trade deals with Kenya and Rwanda

Rwandan prime minister this week held a meeting with the European Union delegation to discuss various areas of partnership to boost trade and investments, while NGOs are pushing Kenya to rescind the recent agreement with the EU to implement the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between them. Following the meeting with Rwandan PM Edouard Ngirente, one […]