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El Gouna Film Festival Closes Its 7th Edition, Breaking Records with Unparalleled Global and Regional Attendance
EL GOUNA, Egypt, Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 7th edition of the El Gouna Film Festival (GFF) wrapped up with an extraordinary closing ceremony, celebrating the diverse power of global cinema and the year’s most influential voices in...

Turkish Foreign Minister Holds Talks with Regional Peers
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan convened with his counterparts from Syria, Yemen, Iran, Tunisia, and Iraq in Istanbul, according to a statement released by the Turkish Foreign Ministry on Sunday. During the diplomatic exchanges,...

EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: Concerns about planned refugee law in Egypt ― EU-funded rescue centre in Libya finally set to open ― European Commission withholding outcomes of Tunisia human rights inquiry ― EU member states and NGOs condemn Israeli ban on UNRW…
Egypt is planning to start registering refugees itself instead of relying on the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR). An EU-funded search and rescue centre in Libya is reportedly set to become fully operational following years of delays. The...

EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: EU accused of funding forced deportations from Türkiye ― European Commission President calls for development of ‘return hubs’ ― Egypt and Tunisia reportedly reluctant to co-operate with EU on migration deals; Libya showing more ‘c…
A new investigative report has revealed the EU’s indirect involvement in forced deportations from Türkiye to Syria and Afghanistan. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for the development of ‘return hubs’ in advance of an...

Balfour Capital Group Appoints Fayçal Chekir as Senior Account Executive of Tunisia
YVERDON-LES-BAINS, SWITZERLAND, October 3, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Balfour Capital Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Fayçal Chekir as the Senior Account Executive of Tunisia. With over three decades of expertise in strategic...

EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: European Parliament committee probes human rights in EU-Southern Neighbourhood deals ― EU approves €4 billion aid to Egypt ― Sudanese refugees fleeing Egypt ― Italian NGOs demand end to Italy-Libya co-operation ― EU allocates €202…
The European Parliament (EP) Subcommittee on Human Rights has organised a public hearing on the human rights implications of the EU’s memoranda of understanding (MoU) with its partners in the Southern Neighbourhood. The EP has approved €4 billion...

EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: Investigation Reveals EU Funding Security Forces Accused of Migrant Abuse in Tunisia ― Leaked Report Reveals EU Concerns About Credibility Risk of Migration Co-operation with Tunisia ― European Court of Auditors Report Criticises …
An investigation by the Guardian newspaper has revealed that EU funding has been used to support security forces that are accused of widespread abuse against people on the move in Tunisia. A leaked internal report from the European External Action...

Excluded candidates, marginalized dissent before Tunisia’s presidential elections
Before Tunisian voters have their say in the presidential election on Oct. 6, state institutions have already had theirs. The security services, judicial authorities, and the High Independent Electoral Authority (ISIE) have either obstructed or...

EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: Frontex Denies Involvement in Pushbacks and Defends €400 Million ‘Expansion’ Tender ― Thousands Pushed Back to Niger from Algeria Libya and Tunisia ― Discussions on Closer EU-Egypt Co-operation on Migration ― NGO Report Reveals Pu…
The executive director of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) has denied allegations of the agency’s involvement in pushbacks and defended the need for €400 million of surveillance equipment. Alarme Phone Sahara has reported that...

Scilex Holding Company Enters into Master Distributor Agreement Among CH Trading Group and Devart Middle East for the Distribution of ZTlido® in Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, Jordan, Iraq, and South Africa
PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scilex Holding Company (Nasdaq: SCLX, “Scilex” or the “Company”), an innovative revenue-generating company focused on acquiring, developing and commercializing non-opioid pain management...

CNH and Oxfam partner on key social projects in Tunisia and South Africa
CNH and Oxfam partner on key social projects in Tunisia and South Africa This collaboration will support training and development in local communities. Turin, July 25, 2024 CNH announces a new collaboration with Oxfam to support two social...

Titans Space Recruits R&D and E&D Astronaut Candidates to Accelerate its Cis-Lunar Space Infrastructure Developments
This expanding workforce is a testament to TSI’s commitment to achieving its monumental objectives and ensuring humanity's sustainable expansion beyond Earth. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Titans Space...

3 May - World Press Freedom Day
This year’s theme is ‘Reporting in the Brave New World – The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom and the Media.’ Developments on artificial intelligence have moved at pace in recent years, and the NUJ’s campaign has called for...

Agriculture on launch of 2nd phase of Africa Phytosanitary Programme
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), in collaboration with the Government of South Africa, represented by the Department of Agriculture, launched the second...

The ripple effects of US foreign aid cuts to food and water access across North Africa
This article is part of an MEI research initiative examining the complex interplay between food security, governance, political stability, and economic development in North Africa and the Sahel. The project brings together a diverse range of...

Agriculture on Train-the-Trainer Conference strengthening Africa’s phytosanitary systems
The National Plant Protection Organisation of South Africa (NPPOZA) in the Department of Agriculture (DoA) is hosting a Train-The-Trainer Conference to discuss agricultural plant disease identification and prevention. Furthermore, the conference...

Honoris United Universities Joins Call for Locally Grounded AI-driven Education at eLearning Africa 2025
CASABLANCA / DURBAN / TUNIS / ABUJA, MOROCCO, May 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Honoris United Universities, the first and largest pan-African private higher education network, proudly participated in the 18th edition of eLearning Africa, the...

MEDITERRANEAN: More deaths of people on the move ― NGO blames Italian policies for hindering civilian search and rescue operations ― Two NGO rescue vessels detained by Italian authorities ― European court rules in favour of Italy in 2017 shipwreck case…
The Central Mediterranean route has continued to claim the lives of people who try to make the dangerous crossing between North Africa and Europe. A new NGO report has blamed measures introduced by the Italian government for hindering the...

French Minister Demands "Severe" Punishment Against Racism After Deadly Shooting
(MENAFN) On Monday, France’s interior minister urged for harsh repercussions against racism following a deadly assault that claimed the life of a Tunisian man and left a Turkish individual wounded. Bruno Retailleau emphasized on X, “Racism must be...

French Interior Minister Urges Sanctions for Racism
(MENAFN) In response to a recent violent incident, France’s interior minister has demanded a "severe" penalty for racism. The attack, which occurred over the weekend, resulted in the death of a Tunisian national and left a Turkish individual...