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Tunisia Asks Its Citizens for Help amidst Budget Crunch

Mehdi Jomaa, Tunisia’s Prime Minister, announced that the government was facing a harsh financial situation that required sacrifices from all Tunisians. This “confession” came during his first televised appearance since he took the office in December last year. In his own words, the situation is much more complicating than they thought and therefore sacrifices will […]

Trump announces surprise summit with five West African leaders

President Donald Trump will host leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal for an unexpected summit scheduled July 9-11, marking a significant diplomatic engagement with West African nations. The surprise announcement represents a continuation of intensifying American diplomatic efforts toward the African continent, following recent successful mediation between regional partners. Last month, the White […]

Who are the “Islamists” in the Arab Spring?

In the context of the Arab Spring, the use of the term “Islamism” is very common. The new political elites throughout the North Africa, commonly referred to as the “Islamists”, often talk of replacing the old and more or less authoritarian secular regimes in the Middle East. Journalists also use the term quite excessively and […]