Sansal: A Writer in the Crosshairs of Algerian Politics
The arrest of Boualem Sansal, a 75-year-old French-Algerian novelist, has ignited international concern and cast a spotlight on the escalating
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Politics
EU Court Blocks Morocco Trade Deals Over The Sahara
The European Union’s top court has invalidated trade agreements that permitted Morocco to export fish and agricultural products to the
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Algerian President Tebboune Declared Winner Of Elections
Algerian President Abdulmadjid Tebboune was declared the winner of Saturday’s election with 95% of the vote, according to official results.
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Tunisian President Kais Saied Fires Prime Minister
In a surprising turn of events, Tunisian President Kais Saied has dismissed Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani and appointed Social Affairs
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France Supports Morocco Autonomy Plan for Sahara
Paris, France – In a significant shift in foreign policy, France has officially thrown its support behind Morocco’s autonomy plan
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Algeria Condemns France Amid Westerna Sahara Position
On Thursday, Algeria expressed “great regret and strong denunciation” regarding the French government’s decision to recognize an autonomy plan for
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Is France Recognizing Morocco’s Sovereignty Over Western Sahara?
Various media outlets are reporting on a rift in diplomatic relations between France and Algeria over the Western Sahara Issue.
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UN Asks for Probe Into Death of Detained Activist
The United Nations Libya mission (UNSMIL) has issued a fervent call for authorities in the eastern region of the country
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Relatives of imprisoned activists gather at the International Criminal Court
Families of imprisoned Tunisian dissidents are urging the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate alleged political persecution and human rights
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Tunisia may tax the rich to avoid the IMF bailout
Tunisian President Kais Saied has put forward a proposal to introduce additional taxes targeted at the wealthiest individuals in order
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My country was a dictatorship before. This feels worse
Author: Nadia Marzouki (*). First appeared in New York Times.
I remember exactly when I knew that Tunisia was free.
It was February 2011, just weeks after a popular uprising had forced Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali, Tunisia’s longtime dictator, to flee the country. I was coming home for the first time in 10 years: My father was a prominent opponent of the regime, and it hadn’t been safe to stay. When I lived in Tunisia, I was used to being scrutinized and interrogated at the airport. But in 2011 a border officer welcomed me with an affable grin. In that moment, it was suddenly clear what the revolution had achieved.
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