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Tunisia’s Prime Minister-designate names first blind minister in cabinet team

Nominated Tunisian Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi unveiled Monday his cabinet, which will include the country’s first blind minister. Walid Zidi, 34, will be in charge of the culture portfolio in Mechichi’s 25-minister lineup waiting to be confirmed by the parliament. Zidi is also the first ever blind Tunisian to land a doctorate degree. He graduated […]

Algeria: European Parliament denounces human rights abuses, calls for the emergence of civilian-ruled Algeria

The European Parliament adopted this Thursday by an overwhelming majority an emergency resolution whereby it denounces the violations of human rights in Algeria and the deterioration of freedoms. The resolution, adopted by an overwhelming majority of 669 votes in favor, 3 against and 22 abstentions, also calls for “the emergence of a democratic Algeria ruled […]

Washington Hosts 2nd Meeting of USA-Morocco Strategic Energy Working Group

The USA-Morocco Strategic Energy Working Group has convened its 2nd meeting in Washington to look into ways of boosting cooperation between the two countries in the field of energy. The gathering was hosted by the US Department of State Thursday (April 19). Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Diplomacy Sandra Oudkirk and Director General […]