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Tunisia: A revolution that kindled frustrations not hopes

Two years ago, Tunisia’s Jasmine Revolution toppled Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali’s dictatorship and ignited the first flames of what would be called the Arab Spring. At the same time, it kindled Tunisians’ hopes and dreams for a better future, a better Tunisia where democracy, freedom and social justice will prevail. Two long years have elapsed, […]

Growth in eight UEMOA countries down to 5.7% due to multiple world crises

The eight member countries of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) have not been spared by multiple crises affecting the world and its economic growth rate reached 5.7% in 2022, down 0.4% compared to 2021, the leaders of this organization meeting in Abidjan announced this week. The eight member countries of UEMOA — […]

AQIM Confirms Death of Senior Leader in Algeria

Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) confirmed that the Algerian army has killed one of its senior officials, Adel Seghiri also known as Abu Ruwaha al-Qasantini. The Al Qaeda official was among those running the group’s Al-Andalus media wing, responsible for publishing propaganda videos and statements. Last Week the Algerian army announced the killing of […]