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Tunisia: President Kais Saied’s unsettled foreign policyF

Tunis, Feb 13, 2020 (By Caroline Nelly Perrot) - Tunisian President Kais Saied's first major foray into international affairs appears to have backfired, with his diplomatic strategy called into question over the dismissal of Tunis' UN envoy. Saied, a 61-year-old...

Demographic milestone: Egypt’s population exceeds 100 millionF

Cairo, Feb 11, 2020  - Egypt's population has passed 100 million, its statistics agency said Tuesday, highlighting the threat of overpopulation in a poverty-stricken country where many live in crowded megacities. The North African country retains its position as the...

Egypt: More violence in north SinaiF

Feb 11, 2020 - Egyptian police have killed 17 militants in a shootout in the restive northern Sinai, the interior ministry said Tuesday. Security forces are battling a long-running insurgency in the peninsula, spearheaded by the Islamic State group.The shootout flared...

Libya: Haftar’s forces obstruct humanitarian flights into LibyaF

Tripoli, Feb 12, 2020  - The United Nations condemned Wednesday the obstruction of its flights into conflict-hit Libya by forces loyal to strongman Khalifa Haftar, warning of "severe consequences" to its humanitarian efforts. The UN "regrets that its regular flights,...

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