Moroccan-Mauritanian military committee holds second meeting dec 2020

Francophonie parliament suspends Tunisia’s membership after postponement of OIF 18th Summit to 2022

The Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie (APF) Wednesday suspended Tunisia’s membership owing to ongoing democratic deficit, a day after the International Organization of Francophonie (OIF) postponed the 18th Summit that was scheduled to be held in Tunisia in November this year to 2022. “After exchanging views on the parliamentary good offices missions to Lebanon, Mali […]

Tunisia: President’s iron fist stokes authoritarian fears

Tunisia is experiencing a democratic backsliding following the power grab of President Kais Saied that has led to frequent protests against his iron fist and stoked fears that an authoritarian regime is in the making in the crisis-ridden country. Kais incremental coup started last July when he sacked the government and suspended the parliament, ruling […]

State Department: No change in U.S. Recognition of Moroccan Sovereignty over Sahara

The Biden Administration reaffirmed on Thursday that there is no change in the United States’ standing regarding American recognition of the Moroccanness of the Sahara. “We don’t have any updates in terms of the United States recognition of Moroccan sovereignty” over Western Sahara, said State Department Spokesperson Ned Price. His remarks confirm the continuity of […]