Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur drops out of 2024 tennis circuit Tunisia's Ons Jabeur, currently ranked 22nd in the Women's Tennis Association, will step away from tennis until 2025 as she recovers from a shoulder injury. Tunisia
Tunisians head to streets in protest as election nears The protests over what people claim is a skewed election process will take place near Habib Bourguiba Avenue in Tunis. Tunisia
At Africa summit, China elevates ties with Libya, invests $14M in Egypt The Sino-Libyan pact was announced Wednesday by Chinese President Xi Jinping and President of the Libyan Presidency Council Mohamed al-Menfi at the FOCAC summit in Beijing. Libya
Tunisia’s green hydrogen strategy will need domestic stakeholders Francisco Serrano In Lisbon, reporting on North Africa business
Analysis As Europe's far right surges, North Africa immigration takes center stage By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Al-Monitor/Premise poll finds Biden's unpopularity in Mideast makes room for China, Russia to outshine US Egypt
Tunisia's Ons Jabeur reps Saudi fitness brand Kayanee at Australian Open Jabeur has expressed support for Saudi investment in tennis in the past as the kingdom seeks to boost its sports holdings. Tunisia
Tunisia-EU economic links to prevail over political tensions Francisco Serrano In Lisbon, reporting on North Africa business
Tourism tipping point: Middle East travel boom delivering economic boost as Israel-Hamas war threatens recovery The outbreak of fighting between Israel and Hamas in October 2023 has undercut a fledgling tourism rebound in the Holy Land after years of struggle.
Tunisia’s Jews on edge after crowd torches synagogue amid Gaza protests History of heated rhetoric and reaction to Israel's war against Hamas may spill over to the small local Jewish population. Tunisia
European Commission to send Tunisia $135M in aid to stem illegal migrants The European Union and Tunisia had in July announced a ‘strategic partnership’ to boost Tunisia's economy and combat the spike in small boats leaving the North African nation for Europe. Tunisia
Highlights: Al-Monitor/Semafor Middle East Global Summit The Al-Monitor & Semafor inaugural Middle East Global Summit on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly meetings on Wednesday brought together the region’s leaders, newsmakers and business heads. Jordan
Analysis Russia pushes North African trade area as Ukraine sanctions bite Russia's influence across North Africa is varied, but regional countries could benefit from discounted Russian hydrocarbons, grain and fertilizer. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Head of Tunisia’s bakery owners union arrested amid bread crisis President Kais Saied is targeting those he accuses of monopolizing flour amid an ongoing bread shortage. Tunisia
Tunisia, Libya strike deal on stranded sub-Saharan African migrants Anti-migrant sentiment in Tunisia has led to a crisis on the border with Libya, adding to Tunisia’s political and economic woes. North Africa
Tunisia’s president appoints new prime minister amid deepening crisis The country is facing growing economic woes amid pressure to approve an IMF rescue program. Tunisia
Tunisia gains economic breathing room with boost from Saudi Arabia, but budget problems linger Stephen Quillen