Day: January 21, 2017

Algerian Airways to open first International air line between Ouargla and Tunis

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According to Algerian Arabic news website Al khabar, on the basis of the regional directorate of Algerian Airways in Ouargla, the company will open its first commercial regular air line links between Ouargla- Tunis ( capital), on February12. This new line includes a round- trip per week, by small airplane, which will transport 66 passengers every Saturday, from ”Ain Beida” Ouargla to Carthage International Airport. Al khabar added that the new airline is the first International structured line which is programmed by Algeria Airways from Ouargla, without taking into account…

Libya’s neighbours demand national dialogue to end crisis

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Representatives of Libya’s neighbors meeting in Cairo on Saturday warned the North African nation’s main rival factions against seeking to settle their differences through military force, as Egypt announced that efforts were underway to bring their leaders together to chart a “joint vision” for the country. The representatives came from Libya, Egypt, Sudan, Algeria, Chad, Niger and Tunisia. Also attending was U.N. envoy to Libya Martin Kobler. “A comprehensive political dialogue between all Libya parties is the only way out of this crisis,” said a final communique after the meeting,…

How Obama Changed Perceptions of Black Americans Around the World

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“If so-and-so wins, I’m leaving the country,” is often what you hear after an election. A hollowed refrain, rarely followed up on, and Canada is probably the better for it. But five months after January 20, 2009 — a day as frigid as an angry mother’s stare, when I stood on the Washington Mall amid the warmth of a million other people, questioning Ms. Aretha Franklin’s hat choice and watching our first black president put his hand on the Lincoln Bible, holding my breath when the Chief Justice made a…

Tunisia: industrial investment rises 45.7%, a first since 2011!

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Industrial investment reported to the Agency for Industry and Innovation (API) has increased by 45.7% in 2016, according to the latest statistics revealed to African Manager. Despite the difficult situation experienced by Tunisia in recent years, reported projects have reached 3,854, totaling 3,821.2 million dinars allowing to generate 57,205 jobs. By sector, an increase of 111.4% was recorded in the mechanical and electrical industries sector, with investments of the order of 693.7 MD. The agri-food industry sector is also on the rise. The reported investments have already reached 1,472.1 MD,…

Tunisia: Rome Vows Support for Counter-Terrorism, Illegal Migration Struggles

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Italian foreign minister Angelino Alfano Thursday underlined Rome’s readiness and ironclad support for Tunisia in its fight against terrorism and illegal migration after it turned out that Berlin December attack suspect Anis Amri transited through Italy. The North African country has been unable to guarantee a successful democratic transition following the ouster of autocratic ruler Ben Ali in 2011. The country has been facing a surge in radicalism. Visiting Alfano vowed Italy’s support to help Tunisia overcome the struggle. “Tunisia is waging a double battle: a battle to preserve its…

Second high-level political dialogue on Security and fight against terrorism: EU and Tunisia renew their cooperation

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The EU and Tunisia held on Thursday their second high-level political dialogue. Participants shared their respective analyses of the transnational threat posed by terrorism and their responses, provided an update on existing cooperation in the security field and the fight against terrorism, and discussed how to implement the many actions already undertaken to respond to the challenges posed by terrorism and radicalisation. The two sides also welcomed the organisation of the tripartite consultation meeting with civil society representatives held in Tunis on 13 January 2017, as agreed at the first…