Hamid Chabat, the Secretary General of the Istiqlal Party, has been threatening for months now to withdraw from the coalition government, led by Abdelilah Benkiran’s Party for Justice and Development (PJD), if his repeated calls for a cabinet reshuffle were not heeded. Likewise, he has not missed any opportunity to lash out at the head […]
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Who Killed Tunisian Opposition Politician Chokri Belaid?
Thousands of angry Tunisians have mourned the assassination of opposition political figure Chokri Belaïd, a prominent opponent of the Islamist-led government of Hamadi Jebali. They took to the streets of the Tunisian capital in a huge march against the killing of the human rights militant who was shot in the head and the chest outside […]
Tunisia: PAR and Sondes waiting on partnership
Since the conclusion of a preliminary agreement with Canadian oil and gas exploration and production company Sonde Resources in December, PA Resources (PAR) is still looking for farm-in partners for the Zarat license offshore Tunisia. The two companies hold the joint oil block license north of the Zarat concession, concerning unitization principles for the Zarat […]
Tunisia: Emergency plans to save mausoleums
Following the repeated attacks of shrines by unidentified individuals, the Tunisian government has decided to adopt emergency measures to protect Sufi Muslim mausoleums, considered as religious and cultural treasures. The latest such attack took place last Thursday when two Sufi mausoleums were torched. Many believe that ultra-conservative Salafist Muslims are behind such acts. The government […]
Tunisia wins North African derby
The North African derby was settled by a late goal from Tunisia’s wonder boy, Youssef M’Sakni. Algeria proved to be the better side during the game but was unable to make their opportunities count as they continued to dominate possession. Tunisia was forced to make an early substitution after 16 minutes when Issam Jemaa was […]
Algeria Hostage Crisis Ends in Bloodbath: 37 Foreign Workers Killed, 5 still Missing
At least some 37 foreign workers, who were taken lately hostage by Islamist militants linked to Al Qaeda at a gas plant in Southern Algerian city of In Amenas, were killed during a military operation launched by the Algerian Special Forces to release the captives and retake to the gasfield compound. The identified slain hostages […]
Tunisia seeks IMF loan and private investment
Negotiations are going on between Tunisia and the International Monetary Fund for a loan programme. The IMF director for the Middle East and North Africa, Masood Ahmed, said he is looking forward for their talks to progress by early February. Negotiations have been going on prosperously between the two parties and Tunisia is hoping to […]
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, […]
Algeria plays final preparation match
The national team of Algeria, the “desert foxes”, are preparing for their final test game before focusing on the North African derby against Tunisia in the African cup of nations in South Africa. It will be their last game and it will be against a first division team in South Africa’s league known as the […]
Tunisia: Syphax prepares to penetrate markets
Syphax Airlines has decided to tap the aviation market with millions to increase its fleet and their performance. In a recent deal with General Electric Aviation, the company has decided to select CFM International’s LEAP-1A and CFM56-5B engines to power three Airbus A320neo and three Airbus A319/A320ceo aircraft, respectively. The total amount for the order […]