North Africa
Wed, 08 Dec 2021 08:53:37 GMTAfrica: Egypt Qualify for FIFA Arab Cup Quarterfinals After Draw With Algeria
[Egypt Online] Egypt on Tuesday 7/12/2021 advanced to the quarterfinals of the FIFA Arab Cup, hosted by Qatar, following finishing Group D first after a 1-1 draw with Algeria.
Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:54:17 GMTTunisia: Prospects for Developing Infrastructure Take Spotlight As Defence Minister Visits Bouficha Base
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Minister of National Defence Imed Memiche, on Tuesday, inspected the living and working conditions of troops as he visited the base of Bouficha, Sousse.
Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:54:14 GMTTunisia: Construction - Value of Blocked Projects Amounts to Tnd 17 Billion - Confederation
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- The value of public works projects blocked in Tunisia, since 2016, is estimated at 17 billion dinars, President of the National Confederation of Contractors of Building and Public Works (FNEBTP), Jamal Ksibi sa...
Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:54:12 GMTTunisia: Presidential Decree Declaring December 17 a Public Holiday Published in Official Gazette
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- The presidential decree declaring December 17 a public holiday instead of January 14 was published in the Official Gazette of the Tunisian Republic (JORT) on Monday.
Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:54:11 GMTTunisia: Ministry of Agriculture and STEG Receive Two European Grants of 78 MD
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Two donation agreements totalling TND 78 million were signed Tuesday between the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries on the one...
Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:46:07 GMTTunisia: Handicrafts - ONA to Launch Major Reforms in 2022
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- "The year 2022 will be one of major reforms for the Office for the handicrafts sector through the adoption of an integrated approach to skills development and vocational training specific to the craft to meet t...
Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:45:41 GMTTunisia: 'Waterpact' Programme Launched to Reduce Industrial Wasterwater Pollution in Lake of Bizerte Area
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- The "WaterPact" programme, which aims to reduce pollution caused by industrial wastewater in the lake of Bizerte area, has been launched by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) North Africa, the Chamber of Commerce an...
Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:45:38 GMTTunisia: Agriculture - 391.9 MD of Private Agricultural Investments Approved During First 10 Months of 2021
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Approved private agricultural investments have evolved by 11% in number and 18.4% in value during the first ten months of 2021, amounting to 2,562 investment operations worth 391.9 million dinars (MD) against 2...
Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:45:38 GMTTunisia: EBRD - 49 - Million-Euro Loan to Benefit More Than 6,800 Tunisian Farmers
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said Tuesday it has provided a loan of 49 million euros (about 160 million dinars) to modernize water infrastructure and develop long-term sustainable...
Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:45:35 GMTTunisia: Saied Greets Abbas On Arrival At Tunis-Carthage Airport
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- President Kais Saied on Tuesday greeted visiting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, on his arrival at Tunis-Carthage airport on Tuesday afternoon.
Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:45:33 GMTTunisia: One More Death and 198 Additional Infections Recorded On December 6
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- One more coronavirus-related death, 198 new infection cases and 126 recoveries were recorded on December 6, 2021, according to statistics published by the Ministry of Health Tuesday.
Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:45:31 GMTTunisia: Primary School in Houmt Souk Closed After 16 Covid-19 Cases Were Recorded Among Students
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- The primary school "Rue Habib Bourguiba" in Djerba Houmt Souk has been temporarily closed after 16 COVID-19 casees were recorded among schoolchildren, local director of preventive health in Medenine, Zayd Al-An...
Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:34:10 GMTEgypt: President El-Sisi Gives Directives to Send Aid to South Sudan
[Egypt Online] Within the framework of Egypt's ongoing support to friendly countries during the various adversities and crises, and in implementation of the directives of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic and Supreme Commander...
Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:34:05 GMTEgypt: Egyptian Economy to Be 2nd Largest Arab, African Economy By 2022 - IMF
[Egypt Online] Egypt's Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) published on Tuesday7/12/2021 a report that included info graphics highlighting the expectations of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that the Egyptian economy will become the ...
Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:34:05 GMTEgypt: Solidarity Min. Reveals Egypt's Progress in Corruption Index
[Egypt Online] The Egyptian Minister of Solidarity Nevine El-Kabbaj announced Egypt's progress in the Transparency International's report on the corruption index.
Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:33:59 GMTEgypt: Strategic Egyptian-Russian Ties Model of Political Coordination - PM
[Egypt Online] Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli said that the strategic Egyptian-Russian relations are an excellent model of political coordination and building win-win economic and trade partnerships.
Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:33:54 GMTEgypt: Egypt Condemns Basra Terrorist Attack, Declares Solidarity With Iraq
[Egypt Online] Egypt has condemned in the strongest possible terms the terrorist bombing that occurred in Basra, south Iraq, and left a number of people dead and wounded.
Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:33:51 GMTEgypt: Armed Forces Inaugurate Two Hotels in Luxor, Assiut After Renovation
[Egypt Online] Egypt's Armed Forces on Tuesday 7/12/2021inaugurated two hotels for the Armed Forces officers in Luxor and Assiut after their total renovation in accordance with international standards as part of the army's keenness to provide the bes...
Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:02:38 GMTTunisia: NGOs From Around World Denounce 'Toxic Alliance' Between FAO and Global Pesticide Lobby
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- A petition signed by more than 187,300 civil society and indigenous peoples' organisations in more than 107 countries, including Tunisia, has been sent to the Director-General of the United Nations Food and Agr...
Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:02:35 GMTTunisia: Coronavirus - Kef Logs One Infection Case
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- A person has tested positive for the coronavirus in the governorate of Kef after the results of 25 tests were published, director of the communications department at the local health directorate Abdelbaki Jemni...
Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:02:31 GMTTunisia: Expo 2020 Dubai - Digital Tunisia Days Get Underway
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- (TAP/correspondent Ghada Sboui) - Digital Tunisia Days, held on the sidelines of Expo 2020 Dubai kicked off Tuesday.
Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:02:27 GMTTunisia: Delta Variant of Coronavirus Is Most Widespread Globally - Scientific Committee Member
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- The Delta variant of the coronavirus is the most widespread in the world while the Omicron variant is currently detected in 40 countries, said member of the scientific committee to combat coronavirus Mahjoub Ou...
Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:02:23 GMTTunisia: First Preparatory Workshop to Develop National Strategy for Youth, Security and Peace in Tunisia
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Ways to improve the participation of young people in the achievement of peace and security was at the heart of a workshop organised by the National Youth Observatory, in partnership with the United Nations Popu...
Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:02:20 GMTTunisia: New Chinese Medical Mission to Begin Duties in Tunisian Hospitals From December 15 - Ministry of Health
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- The 26th Chinese medical mission will begin its duties in Tunisian hospitals from December 15.
Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:02:17 GMTTunisia: Suicide Attempts Surge in November - FTDES
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Twenty-eight suicides and suicide attempts were reported in November against 19 in October, said the Tunisian Social Observatory under the Tunisian Forum of Economic and Social Rights (French: FTDES).
Wed, 08 Dec 2021 08:54:42 GMTEgypt: Cabinet Holds Weekly Meeting to Discuss Political, Economic Files
[Egypt Online] The Cabinet held its weekly meeting on Tuesday under Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli to discuss a number of political, economic and social files and preventive measures against the coronavirus.
Wed, 08 Dec 2021 08:54:38 GMTEgypt: Sisi Says Looking Forward to Enhancing Work of OIC
[Egypt Online] President Abdel Fattah El Sisi said Tuesday that he is looking forward to enhancing the work of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) through investing Egypt's prestigious Islamic institutions which have credibility at the regi...
Wed, 08 Dec 2021 08:54:31 GMTCameroon: Local Development Minister Lauds 'Deep' Relations Between Egypt, Cameroon
[Egypt Online] Local Development Minister Mahmoud Shaarawy has hailed as "deep" relations between Egypt and Cameroon, pointing to directives by the political leadership in Cairo to enhance cooperation with all African countries.
Wed, 08 Dec 2021 08:54:29 GMTEgypt: Housing Minister Inspects Work Progress At Julius Nyerere Dam in Tanzania
[Egypt Online] Minister of Housing Essam El Gazzar and his accompanying delegation on Tuesday inspected the work progress at the site of Julius Nyerere dam and hydropower station project in Tanzania.
Wed, 08 Dec 2021 08:34:02 GMTTunisia: Ministry of Children to Develop Study On Curricula of Basic and Secondary Education
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- A study on the curriculum of basic and secondary education will be developed by the Ministry of Women, Family, Children and Elderly Affairs, whose recommendations will be submitted to the Education Ministry to ...