On Monday, the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF) began in Tunisia, with the participation of 75 personalities from various Libyan parties, and in the presence of the Tunisian President, Qais Said. The Tunisian President emphasized that this step was “for the sake of peace.”
Category: Tunisia
Nice Church Attacker was Unknown to Authorities
The name of the attacker who killed three people in Notre Dame Church in Nice, beheading one, was not on the list of people suspected of terrorist activity. The identity of this person has been revealed, and the police officers are looking for his possible instigators and accomplices.
France Arrests Man with Ties to Nice Attacker
French authorities have detained a man suspected of having contacted the perpetrator of Thursday’s attack in Nice, France, which killed three people at a local Catholic church. As per preliminary investigations, the 47-year-old man is suspected of having kept in touch with the attacker, and was taken into police custody on Thursday night.
Tunis- People Killed in A “Terrorist” Attack in Sousse
The Tunisian Ministry of Interior confirmed today, Sunday, that a policeman was killed and another wounded in a run-over operation by terrorists near a tourist area in the city of Sousse. This morning, the spokesman for the Tunisian National Guard, Hossam Eddine Jebali, said that a member of the National Guard was killed in a “terrorist” attack.
EU, Italy to Help Tunisia Curb Illegal Immigration
Tunisian president, Kais Saied, on Monday met a joint Italian-EU delegation to discuss the growing illegal migratory flows towards the Italian coasts. Among the participants were the Italian Foreign Minister, Luigi di Maio, as well as Italy’s Interior Minister, Luciana Lamorgese.
Hichem Mechichi Appointed New Tunisian PM
The President of Tunisia, Kais Saied, on Saturday appointed Hichem Mechichi as the country’s new prime minister. In his acceptance speech, the 46-year-old new premier has promised to respond to the social and economic demands of the population, which have been the main causes of numerous protests.
Protesters Storm Oil Production Site in Tunisia
Tunisian protesters, outraged by the economic crisis bedeviling the nation, as well as high unemployment rates therein, stormed one of the major oil pumping stations, located in the southern part of the country. They threatened to stop the production of crude oil and to close the valves of the oil pipelines.
Africa Needs to Go Green
Will Africa arise after the Corona virus pandemic is over? Africa need to fully utilize the untapped wealth resources and fight corruption so that her people will not be vulnerable during difficult times. The continent need to focus on grassroots empowerment. Main focus have to be in the following sectors , food production(agriculture revolution) , water and Sanitation , health , electricity energy sources , industrialization revolution, vocational training skills and research centers.
Muslims Celebrate Eid Despite Coronavirus
The atmosphere of Eid Al-Fitr is different this year in almost all Arab countries. This changes the aspects and ceremonies of holidays in different countries, due to the closure restrictions and the bans imposed by the expanding coronavirus epidemic. Eid‘s Day this year is expected to be quieter.
China, US Block UN Resolution on Coronavirus
On Thursday, the United States and China blocked a French-Tunisian draft resolution in the United Nations Security Council calling for “enhanced coordination” in the face of Coronavirus pandemic. A diplomat, who declined to be identified, summed up the situation by saying, “it’s a major stalemate, nobody’s moving.” Another said, “we’re treading water.”
Tanzania Sees Surge in Covid-19 Cases after President Declares Days of Prayer
Last Sunday, Tanzanian President John Magufuli declared three days of national prayer to prevent the spread of coronavirus. He ordered that churches remain open from April 17 to 19 to facilitate the prayer sessions. The move was criticized by the country’s opposition leaders and a section of medical practitioners.
Tunisia Denies Seizure of Coronavirus Equipment from China
The Tunisian Foreign Ministry “firmly denied the seizure of medical aid” Sunday that the country had requested from China tо confront Cоrоnаvіruѕ. Instead, authorities соnfіrmеd that a dеlау in thе ѕhірmеnt of equipment was rеlаtеd tо some аdmіnіѕtrаtіvе procedures.
Coronavirus: Africa Must “Wake Up,” and “Prepare for the Worst”
Today saw the number of infections by the new coronavirus in Africa exceed by 1,000 in 40 countries across the continent, with records of 30 deaths, according to the latest statistics on the covid-19 pandemic. In total, 1,107 cases of infection have been recorded since the beginning of the pandemic. The very first case on the continent was reported on February 14, in Egypt.
Coronavirus: Africa on Alert, Cases Rising
While Covid-19 puts Italy under the bell, Africa continues to slowly calculate proven cases on its territory. After the latest Coronavirus case in Kinshasa, a Congolese resident from France, the number of patients with coronavirus on the continent has reached 111, according to the news sources.
Morocco Signs New Arms Deal with U.S.
Morocco has соnсludеd a new аrmѕ deal with thе United Stаtеѕ to рrоvіdе іt with military hаrdwаrе for lоgіѕtісаl ѕuрроrt wоrth $239.35 mіllіоn, ассоrdіng to thе US government’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency. Thе US Dераrtmеnt of Defense аррrоvеd the аrmѕ dеаl with Morocco, at the request of the Moroccan government, and notified the U.S. Congress of this step.
New Tunisian PM Excludes Saied’s Opponents from Government
Tunisian Prime Minister-designate Elyes Fakhfakh said during a press conference yesterday that he will work to form a mini-cabinet and harmonious government that brings together the parties that supported President Kais Saied in the second round of the presidential elections. Fakhfakh also announced the exclusion of the Heart of Tunisia and Free Destourian parties from government consultations.
Tunisia’s Saied Vows to Ensure Road Safety After Deadly Bus Crash
As the death toll rises in a Tunisian tour bus accident to 26, President Kais Saied has promised to deal with the aftermath of the accident and ensure road safety. “I will do everything in my power to deal with the consequences of the disaster and fix what can be fixed,” he said. The President added that all those responsible for the poor conditions of the road will be seriously dealt with.
Kaïs Saïed Wins Tunisian Run-Off in Landslide
Independent presidential candidate and professor Kaïs Saïed has officially been elected as the new president of Tunisia with a clear victory. He apparently convinced about 75% of Tunisian voters in a true electoral landslide. His opponent, the controversial media magnate Nabil Karoui, earlier called the competition an unfair battle, but he has since acknowledged Saïed’s victory.
Kais Saied Appears to Win Tunisian Presidential Election
More than 7 million voters were called back to the polls on Sunday for the third time in less than a month to elect a new president who faces the challenge of taking the country out of its economic crisis. Independent constitutional law professor Kais Saied and his rival, businessman and media magnate Nabil Karoui, a candidate for the “Heart of Tunisia” party, competed Sunday in the second round of the presidential elections.
Tunisians Expected to Punish Parties in Sunday Elections
Tunisians will go to the polls Sunday to elect a new parliament. All indications are that voters will deliver a slap in the face to the existing parties. The expected punitive vote would probably favor younger candidates. Sunday’s elections will be the second since the new Constitution was ratified in 2014. Despite the democratic process, Tunisians live in difficult economic and social conditions. Observers expect that there will be a major shift in voter choices.
Tunisia’s Ben Ali Dies at Age 83
Tunisia’s former President, Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, who stayed in power in the North African country for over two decades, has died in Saudi Arabia. Ben Ali’s death was confirmed by Mounir Ben Salha, the Ali’s family lawyer. “Ben Ali has just died in Saudi Arabia,” he told Reuters by phone. The Tunisian Foreign Ministry also confirmed the death of the former leader. “We had confirmation of his death 30 minutes ago,” the ministry said, without giving further details, as reported by the AFP.
Tunisian Presidential Election: Saied, Karoui Advance to Runoff
Tunisia’s Independent High Electoral Commission (INEC) announced that candidates Kais Saied and Nabil Karoui will compete in the second round of presidential elections. While Ennahda congratulated the winners, the EU said the elections were transparent.
Conservative Law Professor, Imprisoned Media Mogul Lead in Tunisian Elections
Kais Saied, a conservative law professor, and the detained media mogul, Nabil Karoui, will most likely square it out in an apparent second round of the Tunisian presidential election, according to the elections early results. “My win brings a big responsibility to change frustration to hope,” Saied said at a local radio station on Sunday. “It is a new step in Tunisian history . . . it is like a new revolution.”
Tunisia Votes Sunday in Second Post-Arab Spring Election
Tunisia is ready to hold its second free presidential election since the 2011 revolution, which overthrew former president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, and sparked the Arab Spring. Elections have been planned since November last year, following the death of Beji Caid Essebsi, the first democratically elected president.
Tunisia’s Leading Presidential Candidate Arrested
Less than a month before presidential elections in Tunisia, one of the country’s leading candidates, businessman Nabil Karoui, was arrested on Friday, accused of money laundering. The arrest seriously jeopardizes his chances of ascending to the nation’s presidency. At the same time, a television channel that he owns, Nessma TV, one of the country’s favorite television channels, was banned from covering the electoral campaigns by the authorities.
Tunisia: Nearly 100 Presidential Candidates to Square Off in the Polls
Nearly 100 presidential candidates have filed their candidacy for the presidential election anticipated in Tunisia in the hope of succeeding Beji Caid Essebsi, the first democratically elected head of state following the Arab Spring country. In total, the names of 98 applicants interested in competing in the presidential election were recorded by the closing of registrations today. This was officially confirmed by the country’s Election commision (Isie).
Tunisian Ennahda Nominates Abdelfattah Mourou for Presidential Elections
Tunisia’s Ennahda has decided to nominate Abdel Fattah Mourou to run in early presidential elections. The decision to nominate Mourou, deputy leader of the movement, was made at a meeting of the group’s consultative council Tuesday evening. The elections are expected to be held on September 15. He was invited after the death of President Baji Kaid Essebsi last month.
Haftar Airstrike Leaves 43 Dead In Southern Libya
At least 43 people have died and more than 60 have been injured in an aerial bombardment against the city of Al Murzuq (southwest of Libya) executed by the forces led by Marshal Khalifa Haftar, a local strong man, as reported by news sources citing a representative of the city council. Haftar’s forces, based in eastern Libya, say they targeted the city on Sunday evening but denied targeting civilians.
Tunisia: One Policeman Killed, 8 Wounded in Two Suicide Bombings in Tunis
This double attack testifies to the resilience of certain terrorist groups in Tunisia, despite a general improvement in the security situation.
A policeman was killed and eight others injured in Tunis on Thursday (June 27th) in two different attacks in the city center and in front of a barracks of the National Guard, incidents testifying to the resilience of certain terrorist groups in Tunisia despite a general improvement of the security situation.
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