Political space has opened but Tunisia is facing economic squeeze
The bustling capital of this country that choses at will whether to be Arab, African or Mediterranean has changed hearteningly. Even under the dictator Ben Ali, Tunis had an indubitable buoyancy. But that is because the man who deposed the aging independence President Habib Bourgiba in what is called a medical coup wanted Tunisia […]
South Sudanese leaders agree to form unity government by mid-November
South Sudan’s president Salva Kiir and his former vice-president-turned-rebel leader Riek Machar has agreed to form a unity government by mid November has demanded by the United Nations. African religious leader meeting in Nairobi have urged regional government to ensure the South Sudanese implement the peace deal signed a year ago. Riek Machar has gone […]
Algerian Prime Minister to quit, triggering election
Algerian government sources say Prime Minister Nourredine Bedoui is about to step down, paving the way for elections by the end of this year. His resignation is one of the major demands of pro-democracy protestors who have been taking to the streets since February. ends intro The fall of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika in April has […]