Tunisia: New Constitution does not mention Islam as state religion

Tunisian President Kais Saied confirmed on Tuesday that Islam will not be listed as the “State religion” in the new Constitution he will put to a referendum on 25 July. “In the next constitution of Tunisia, we will not talk about a state whose religion is Islam but (Tunisia’s membership) of an Ummah (nation) whose […]

World Press Freedom Day, an occasion to shed light on media freedom in Africa

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has joined the continent’s journalists to celebrate World Press Freedom Day, emphasizing the important role of the media in facilitating free and fair electoral processes in Africa and pushing forward democratic processes. The event, hosted this year by Ethiopia, features various activities to mark the day and also assess […]

Moroccan Firm Builds Morocco’s First Data Center

Moroccan firm, MEDASYS, built Morocco’s first Data Center with the aim of offering an information hub conducive to fostering the country’s cyber security. The 100% Moroccan project is part of MEDASYS strategy to develop data centers in Morocco and Africa. The Center spans over a surface area of 2,000 square meters in Temara, 8 Km […]