Nourine said his decision was “ final, ” and he would not “ get his hands dirty.” The 30-year-old

27, 2020.... Fethi Belaid/ Pool via REUTERS BRUSSELS( Reuters)-The European Union on Tuesday called on

By Reuters Staff2 Min ReadFILE PHOTO: Tunisia's President Kais Saied gives a speech at the government's swearing-in ceremony at the Carthage Palace outside the capital Tunis, Tunisia February 27, 2020.... He also criticised what he called foreign interference, telling world powers to “ return smuggled Tunisian money to European and international banks ”.... Under rules announced in September, the new cabinet ultimately answers to him rather than the new prime minister, Najla Bouden. Reporting

In a gesture marking the 59th year since the end of colonial rule in Algeria, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Monday ordered the release of 18 youths imprisoned for their roles in the Hirak protest movement, and suggested that more releases will come. However, it appeared unlikely that all of the approximately 300 prisoners jailed for their alleged actions linked to this North African nation’s pro-democracy movement would be set free.In a message issued Sunday, the eve of Algeria’s independenc

By Tarek Amara4 Min ReadTUNIS( Reuters)-Tunisia’s president cemented his grip over the judiciary on Sunday with a decree that lets him dismiss judges or block their promotion, helping consolidate his power after he seized executive authority last summer in a move his foes call a coup. FILE PHOTO: Tunisia's President Kais Saied gives a speech at the government's swearing-in ceremony at the Carthage Palace outside the capital Tunis, Tunisia February 27, 2020.... unconstitutional that ends guarant

Open this photo in gallery Tunisia's President Kais Saied speaks with reporters at the headquarters of the central pharmacy in the capital Tunis on July 23, 2021.... Saied, in his statement announcing the dismissal of Mechichi and the freezing of parliament, said he had also suspended the legal immunity of parliament members and that he was taking control of the general prosecutor’s office.He warned against any armed response to his actions.... Reuters Our Morning Update and Evening Update new

Listen 7 min Share Comment on this story Comment As the Mediterranean’s summer heat waves grow fiercer, so too do its ravenous wildfires. They killed 34 people in Algeria last month.... In Tunisia, where temperatures soared to 120 degrees, families are picking up the pieces after scores of homes and farmlands were engulfed by flames. Are you on Telegram?... Subscribe to our channel for the latest updates on Russia’s war in Ukraine....