Latest in Tag: Tunisia Highlight
Latest in Tag: Tunisia

CAO not entitled to reopen âPresidential Palacesâ embezzlement case: Official
Since the case was adjudicated in court, the agency is not entitled to address it, says former deputy

Tunisia protests corruption amnesty law
Hundreds of Tunisians have poured into Tunis’ streets to protest a controversial law offering amnesty to corrupt businessmen and politicians. The bill was introduced by the president over the summer.

Mehleb signs 16 agreements in Tunisia, storms out of press conference
The prime minister was asked about his connections to a Mubarak corruption case

15 Egyptian fishermen released from Tunisia
Fishermen were released after over a month in detention

German defense minister von der Leyen pledges aid to Tunisia
On a trip to Tunis, Ursula von der Leyen assured Tunisia of German support in fighting terrorism. She promised fresh funds and military equipment before meeting President Beji Caid Essebsi. Von der Leyen has pledged 1.2 million euros in aid ($1.32 million) in aid to Tunisia’s government as well as military equipment like a floating …
In Tunisia, many young people heed the call of ‘IS’ and al Qaeda
More than 5,000 Tunisians are currently fighting for al Qaeda and the "Islamic State." Extremists have been especially successful at recruiting youth there. Sarah Mersch reports from Tunis. "He said he was going to spend the night at a friend's house. A day later we received a text message that he was in Syria." Iqbel Ben Rejeb's voice trembles as…
Fishermen seek intervention for detained colleagues in Tunisia, Libya
One fisherman shot dead whilst detained in Libya, says head of syndicate

Egypt is poorer than other Arab Spring countries: Global Finance report
Egypt ranks 109th globally in world’s wealthiest/poorest countries list, with GDP per capita being equivalent to $6,650

Friday attacks stir fears over tourist targets in Egypt
Extremists have been targeting civilians more recently, as opposed to security
Egypt condemns terrorist attacks in Tunisia, Kuwait, France
Attacks on Friday in France, Tunisia, and Kuwait, left over 50 people dead

UN envoy Leon in Cairo for Libya consultations
US strikes at infamous Algerian Al-Qaeda leader

Local Libyan Islamists face ‘Islamic State’
‘Majlis Al-Shura’ declared Holy War on the militants earlier
“Islamic State” affiliates make gains in Libya
Militia took over Sirteâs airbase, looks to capture surrounding areas
Tunis shooting leaves 7 dead
Serviceman opens fire on comrades, killing or lethally wounding six before being shot dead
172 Tunisians detained by Libyan militia
Tunisian officials claim Libya Dawn-affiliated group is holding nationals hostage to bargain
Egypt, CMI sign MoU
Signingis Egypt’s third extension of agreement, prolonging cooperation period from 2015 to 2018

Arab Fund loans Egypt $216m for power station
Egyptian minister of international cooperation held meetings in Kuwait, in framework of the annual meetings held by Arab financial institutions
Egyptian Ambassador attends international Tunisia Bardo demonstration
Tens of thousands, including world leaders, march in Tunis to denounce extremist violence
Egyptian expats to return from Libya on first flight from Algeria
Group crossed Dabdab border gate with Libya, opened under exceptional circumstances

Shoukryâs international tour tackles regional tensions
Foreign Minister visits France, Russia and China
Over 3,000 return to Egypt from Libya
Egyptians still kidnapped in Libya with no international or local recognition, says Egyptian in Libya

192 Egyptians among first group to return from Libya via Tunisia
Foreign Ministry operation room says Libyan authorities closed Ras Ajdir border crossing
Egypt condemns killing of 4 national guards in Tunisia
Attack reportedly carried out by Al-Qaeda affiliated jihadist group

Government willing to repatriate Egyptians in Libya, despite lattersâ reluctance to return
âWhy leave? We are dead either wayâ, says one Egyptian in Libya

Al-Sisi meets UK House of Commons delegation
The delegation is following up on the Arab Spring report

The bard comes to Alexandria
Londonâs Globe Theatre performs Hamlet in Alexandria for one night only

Al-Sisi congratulates new Tunisian president and hopes for ânew era of solidarityâ
Essebsi declared winner with 55.68% of the vote

New Tunisian president talks up relations with Egypt, need for joint counterterrorism
Essebsi won Sunday’s run-off poll in Tunisia’s first democratic presidential elections

Tunisians vote again in presidential elections run-off
Candidates traded accusations, personal attacks in heated run-up to poll
2 Egyptians killed, 4 injured amid heavy fighting in Libya
Egyptian Foreign Ministry warns citizens against travelling to oil rich country