West Africa: Nigeria Tackles Libya, Senegal Over Support for Guinea Coup
The coup in Guinea has pitched African leaders against each other as President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua is set to mobilise other West African leaders in a move to checkmate his colleagues from Libya and Senegal, Muammar Gaddafi and Abdoulaye Wade, who are believed to be supporting the new military regime.
Tunisia: Country's First Female Physician Celebrates 100th Birthday
Born in Bizerta on January 2, 1909, Tawhida Ben Cheikh, the first Tunisian and Arab female physician, celebrated on Friday her hundredth birthday.
Tunisia: Stock Exchange Boasts Third Best Growth Among World Bourses
In spite of the world economic crisis, the Tunis stock exchange has progressed by 10,7% in 2008 , the third best performance in the world, according to the French news agency AFP.
Africa: Johnson Sirleaf, Gaddafi Discuss Guinea
Libyan leader Colonel Muammer Gaddafi on Saturday stopover in transit at the Roberts International Airport in Harbel, Margibi County and met with President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf.
Rwanda/Egypt: U-20 Face Egypt in AYC Preps
THE national U-20 side take on their Egyptian counterparts this evening in the first of two proposed build-up game ahead of the forthcoming African Youth Championships in Kigali.
Tunisia: President Ben Ali Focuses on Government Program for 2009
During his meeting with the Prime Minister, Mr Mohamed Ghannouchi, on Monday, President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali focused on the government program for 2009.
Tunisia: Easy Jet to Launch Service in 2009
The newspaper Le Temps reports in Monday's issue that the UK- based low-cost airline, Easy Jet has submitted a request to Tunisia 's civil aviation authorities (OACA) to operate a service from certain European cities such as Geneva, Paris and Frankfurt to respectively Tunis, Monastir and Djerba.
Tunisia: Emergency Relief Plane Lands at El Arich in Egypt
A Tunisian cargo plane carrying emergency relief items for the population of Gaza, has landed on Saturday morning at the El Arich airport, North Sinai, in Egypt.
Liberia: Libyan Leader Muammer Gaddafi And President Sirleaf Hold Airport Talks
Libyan leader Colonel Muammer Gaddafi Saturday paid a courtesy call on Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf during a transit stopover at the Roberts International Airport in Harbel, Margibi County. At a brief airport ceremony, Liberian President Johnson Sirleaf, welcomed the Libyan leader and expressed hope that his visit will help strengthen the already strong bond of friendship between the two countries.
Egypt/Ghana: Pharaohs Line Up Ghana Warm-Up
Rwanda's opponents in the forthcoming 2010 World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Egypt have lined up an international friendly against Ghana in the New Year as both countries gear up for the grinding task ahead of them.
Tunisia: More Government Harassment of Independent Journalists
Reporters Without Borders condemns the government's continuing harassment of independent journalists, including three reporters roughed by police while covering a peaceful demonstration organised by the Tunisian Progressive Democratic Party in Tunis on 30 December in protest against Israel's attacks on the Gaza Strip.
Tunisia: Engineer to Head Consultative Council of 2011 Engineering Mega Event in Geneva
A Tunisian engineer, Mr Kamel Ayadi, was chosen to head the fourth International Consultative Council tasked with the organisation of the World Engineers Convention (WEC) due be held in Geneva in 2011.
Tunisia: Health Tourism Complex Soon to Be Built in Gabès
A health tourism complex will soon be built in the El Khabayat region near Gabes, a coastal town located some 400 kilometres south of the capital .
Tunisia: Green Party for Progress Publishes Newspaper
The Green Party for Progress has recently published the first issue of its weekly newspaper, "Le Tunisien". The 16-page bilingual (Arabic and French) publication, reports on the party's recent congress, as well as the expectations of the Tunisian political scene and the strengthening of the opposition press landscape.
Nigeria: Infrastructure Tops Akpabio's Agenda
The Special Assistant to Government Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State on project monitor, Mr. David Etuk has said the provision of electricity, water and several basic infrastructure in all the communities in the State tops the agenda of the government.
Rwanda: Junior Wasps Ran Riot in Tunisia
If there is anything that Amavubi Stars need to learn from their junior counterparts 'Junior Wasps', then it is to score goals.
Tunisia: Solidarity March With Palestinian People Gathers Thousands in Tunis
Following the grave Israeli aggressions in the Gaza strip and the dramatic and inhuman situation witnessed by Palestinians in this territory, an imposing Solidarity March with the Palestinian people, was organized on Thursday morning in Tunis at the initiative of political parties, national organisations, components of civil society, as well as young people and students.
Tunisia: Douz Saharan Festival - Celebrating Desert Culture
From December 25 to 28, 2008 the city of Douz, also known as the gateway to Tunisia's Sahara desert, hosted its traditional Saharan festival. Created in 1910, the event is now running in its 41 st edition.. With more than a 100,000 international and local visitors, flocking to the town to attend the festival's various events, this usually quiet picturesque town is seized with a buzz, which however does not take away its charm and magic.
Tunisia: Security Agents Intimidate Reporters
The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the intimidation of Tunisian journalists who tried to cover efforts Tuesday by the opposition Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) to demonstrate against Israeli attacks on Gaza. Two journalists were assaulted and three faced harassment in Tunis, according to several CPJ interviews.
Tunisia: New Publication Retraces Country's 3000 Year History
A new book retracing Tunisia's 3000 year history, provides an illustrated bilingual history of the country. The book, written by Mr Noureddine Mejdoub, a former Tunisian ambassador, is written in French and includes an English version. The book is published in Tunis by the publisher "Dar Ismailia".
Algeria: Human Trafficking By Nigerians is a Major Challenge - Ambassador
Human trafficking by Nigerians is posing a major challenge to the country's mission in Algeria, the Ambassador, Mr Jeremiah Hassan, has said.
Tunisia: 'Tunisia Welcomes 2009 With Confidence and Optimism' Says President Ben Ali in New Year Address
In a New Year address to the Tunisian people on Wednesday, President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali said that Tunisia "welcomes the New Year 2009 with confidence and optimism, despite the current global economic crisis and its potential effects."
Zimbabwe: Libya Sends Drugs, Experts to Country
LIBYA yesterday joined other countries that have rendered support to the ongoing fight against cholera after it seconded nine medical experts and donated a planeload of drugs and water treatment chemicals.
Tunisia: Air Links Between Tozeur and Major European Cities to Re-Open in 2009
Air links between Tozeur, located some 400 kilometres South of the capital, and the cities of Milan, Geneva and Madrid, will reopen in November 2009.
Tunisia: President Decides Measures in Solidarity With the Palestinian People
As a token of solidarity with the Palestinian people, in the face of the Israeli aggression in the Gaza strip which has caused hundred of casualties, President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali has decided on Tuesday the following measures:
Tunisia: Civil Society Voices Solidarity With the Palestinian People
The various components of Tunisian civil society, political parties, national organisations, associations, and professional structures, have expressed their solidarity with the Palestinian people, following the Israeli air attacks which have caused the death of hundred of casualties and injured.
Tunisia: Country Ranked in Top Three Places to Invest in Africa and the Middle East in 2009
Tunisia is confirming its reputation as one of the best spots for investing in property. In an online article released on Tuesday, the international property portal Homesgofast.com has predicted that Tunisia is part of the three top places to invest within Africa and the Middle East for 2009.
Tunisia: Culture - First Woman Elected as Head of Writers' Union
Tunis, December 30, 2008- Following its 17 th congress, held in Gammarth, North of Tunis on Sunday, the Tunisian Writer's Union elected its Executive Board and at its head, Mrs Jamila Mejri, who becomes the first woman to occupy this function.
Tunisia: Country Condemns Dangerous Escalation in the Gaza Strip
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released the following communiqué: "Tunisia expresses its deep concern following the Israeli air raids in the Gaza strip which have caused scores of victims among the brotherly Palestinian people.
Africa: Egypt Threatens Ghana, Nigeria Friendly
A proposed February 11 friendly between arch rivals, Ghana and Nigeria is now being threatened after African Champions, Egypt requested to play against the Ghanaians on the same day.