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Tunisian Prime Minister Youssef Chahed addresses parliament in Tunis on July 20, 2017 (AFP Photo/FETHI BELAID)

Tunisia: Cabinet Reshuffle Includes 13 Portfolios

by AlMunji alSaidani | Sep 7, 2017 | Middle East

Tunisia- Tunisia’s Prime Minister Youssef Chahed announced on Wednesday a major cabinet reshuffle that included filling three ministerial vacancies (finance, education, international cooperation) and structural changes in so-called sovereign ministries such as...

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The Tunisian government reached an agreement with protestors to end months of rallies in desert regions. (AFP)

Agreement between Tunisian Govt., Protestors Ends Months of Rallies in Desert Areas

by AlMunji alSaidani | Aug 28, 2017 | Middle East

Tunis – Government-led negotiations with a group of protestors in the Kebili area (600 km south of Tunis) put an end to nearly four months of social protests and sit-ins that have disrupted oil and gas production in the energy-producing desert areas in the...

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Tunisia’s Prime Minister-designate Youssef Chahed speaks during a news conference after his meeting with Tunisia’s President Beji Caid Essebsi (not pictured) in Tunisia, Tunis August 3, 2016. REUTERS/Zoubeir Souissi

Tunisia: Dispute Between Parties Delays Ministerial Amendment

by AlMunji alSaidani | Aug 27, 2017 | Middle East

Tunisia- Stances expressed by Ennahdha Party and Al Nidaa Party have revealed a huge difference in points of view towards the ministerial amendment that was announced by Prime Minister of Tunisia Yousef El-Shahed, before he delayed its implementation later on. The...

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Tunisian-Saudi Economic Forum held in Tunis. SPA photo

Tunisian-Saudi Joint Commission Paves Way for Stronger Economic Cooperation

by AlMunji alSaidani | Jul 28, 2017 | Business

Tunis- Tunisia and Saudi Arabia have agreed to create a company to implement projects in health and services. The agreement was reached at the Tunisian-Saudi Economic Forum held in Tunis on Thursday. Saudi Trade and Investment Minister Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi...

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Tunisian medics stand next to covered bodies in the resort town of Sousse, a popular tourist destination 140 kilometres (90 miles) south of the Tunisian capital, following a mass shooting on June 26, 2015. At least 37 people were killed and 36 wounded when a gunman opened fire on holidaymakers at a Tunisian beach resort hotel, the health ministry said. AFP PHOTO / BECHIR TAIEB

Tunisia Welcomes UK’s Decision to Lift Travel Advisory

by AlMunji alSaidani | Jul 27, 2017 | Middle East

Tunisia – Tunisia welcomed the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s (FCO) decision that lifted its ban on travel to the country and said it would give a fresh start to the tourism sector. Tourism Minister Salma Loumi pointed out the importance of UK’s decision...