May 31
Tunisia: Authorities Must End Erosion of Judicial Independence [press release]
AI London
Two years after summary dismissal of judges by the president, harassment, prosecutions and denial of rights of judges continue Read more »
Africa: GITEX AFRICA Morocco 2024 Second Edition Grand Opening
Gitex Africa Morocco
Three-day exhibition and conference taking place from 29-31 May in Marrakech, Morocco, set the spotlight on the region’s digital future and tech opportunities Read more »
Tunisia: Earth Tremors Recorded May 30 Considered 'Normal' Seismic Activity, Says Inm Official
Tunis Afrique Presse
The two earth tremors recorded late on Thursday in Bizerte and Sousse are considered "normal" seismic activity, Head of the Applied Geophysics Department at the National Institute… Read more »
Morocco: French Minister Commends Morocco's Economic Momentum
MAP
French Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade, Economic Attractiveness, Francophonie and French Nationals Abroad, Franck Riester, hailed, on Thursday in Marrakech, Morocco's economic… Read more »
Tunisia: Over 300 Tunisian, Turkish Officials and Bussinessmen to Partake in 1st Business Forum, June 5
Tunis Afrique Presse
Over 300 Tunisian and Turkish government officials and business operators will partake in the first Tunisian-Turkish Business Forum, to be held on June 5 in Istanbul (Turkey), said… Read more »
Morocco: Morocco, Japan Sign Cooperation Memorandum for Strengthened Partnership
MAP
Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, and his Japan's counterpart, Yoko Kamikawa, signed, here Friday, a Memorandum… Read more »
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Morocco: UM6P and OCP Group support Climate Impulse as main partners alongside Syensqo
OCP
University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P) and OCP Group have officially signed a partnership agreement today to become the Main partners of the “Climate Impulse”… Read more »
May 30
Egypt: Four Ministers Sign Contract to Build Municipal Solid Waste Recycling Plant in Giza
Egypt Online
Minister of Planning and Economic Development Hala el Saeed, Minister of Local Development Hisham Amna, Minister of Environment Yasmine Fouad, and Minister of State for Military… Read more »
Tunisia: Authorities Escalate Clampdown On Media, Freedom of Expression [press release]
HRW
Release Detainees, End Prosecutions for Speech Offenses Read more »
May 29
Tunisia: Defence Minister Honours Major Ahlem Douzi, Winner of a UN Award
Tunis Afrique Presse
Minister of National Defence Imed Memmich, on Wednesday, honoured Major Ahlem Douzi, serving in the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of… Read more »
Africa: U.S. Embassy Morocco and Prosper Africa Host Venture Capital Forum
Prosper Africa
The United States Mission in Morocco and the U.S. government's Prosper Africa initiative convened a two-day U.S.-Morocco Venture Capital Forum in Marrakech on May 27-28 to deepen… Read more »
Egypt: President El-Sisi to Take Part in 10th Ministerial Meeting of Chinese-Arab States Cooperation Forum
Egypt Online
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi will take part on Thursday 30/5/2024 in the opening session of the 10th ministerial meeting of the Chinese-Arab States Cooperation Forum in Beijing… Read more »
Morocco: Morocco Re-Elected to UN Human Rights Committee
MAP
Morocco was re-elected, in the person of Mahjoub El Haiba, to the UN Human Rights Committee, during the elections held on Wednesday in New York, on the occasion of the 40th Meeting… Read more »
Tunisia: Tunisia Celebrates 76th Anniversary of International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
Tunis Afrique Presse
Tunisia is observing on Wednesday the 76th anniversary of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, held this year under the theme of "Fit for the Future, Building… Read more »
Tunisia: Tunisia, JICA Ink Memorandum On Launch of Project to Develop Bridge Maintenance System
Tunis Afrique Presse
The launch of a project to develop a bridge maintenance system was the focus of a memorandum inked on Wednesday between the Equipment and Housing Ministry and the Japan… Read more »
Tunisia: Tunisia, WHO Seek Scaled-Up Cooperation in Pharmaceuticals, Vaccine Production
Tunis Afrique Presse
Scaled-up technical cooperation between Tunisia and the World Health Organisation (WHO) was discussed at a working session held Wednesday on the sidelines of the 77th session of… Read more »
Tunisia: MPs Start Considering Bill On Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights
Tunis Afrique Presse
MPs at the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) on Wednesday started at a plenary session to consider the organic bill 2023/51 approving Tunisia's accession to the amended… Read more »
Tunisia: Decriminalising Bounced Cheques - Ending Rule of Jungle
Tunis Afrique Presse
The decriminalisation of bounced cheques in Tunisia will certainly put an end to the rule of the jungle in the financial transactions sector, which for several years has ruined… Read more »
May 28
Egypt: Health Minister Stresses Urgency to Expedite Efforts in Enhancing Healthcare for Eastern Mediterrane
Egypt Online
Minister of Health and Population Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar commended the report presented by WHO's Director-General, Tedros Adhanom, acknowledging the diligent work carried out by… Read more »
Egypt: Gem One of World Largest Museums Containing Unique Pieces - PM
Egypt Online
Egyptian Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli asserted that the world is waiting for the inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) which is the largest museum in the world… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt to Host Conference for Sudanese Civil Political Forces in June
Egypt Online
Egypt will host a conference in late June 2024 to bring together all Sudanese civil political forces, with the participation of relevant regional and international partners. Read more »
May 27
Tunisia: Cabinet Discusses Budget Financing Bill and Draft Decree On Tax Privileges for Tunisians Abroad
Tunis Afrique Presse
The Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani on behalf of President Kais Saied on Monday, discussed a draft law on the financing of the state budget and a draft… Read more »
Egypt: President El-Sisi Heads to Beijing to Attend China-Arab Coop Forum
Egypt Online
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi heads to the Chinese capital Beijing, upon an invitation from President of China, Xi Jinping, to pay a state visit to the People's Republic of China. Read more »
Egypt: Sisi Issues Republican Decree On Formation of Nccm
Egypt Online
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi issued Decree No. 181 of 2024 regarding the formation of the National Council for Childhood and Motherhood. Read more »
Morocco: AfDB Approves Morocco's New Country Strategy 2024-2029
MAP
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved Morocco's Country Strategy Paper (CSP) for the 2024-2029 period. Read more »
Tunisia: Tunisia Forward Calls for Holding Presidential Elections On Time (Statement)
Tunis Afrique Presse
Tunisia Forward, the pro-July 25 process party, called for holding presidential elections on time and provide good conditions for their conduct by means of reviewing decree 54,… Read more »