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Nov 21, 2014

EconSource: Political uncertainties discourage investment in Tunisia

By EconSource

Foreign direct investments (FDI) in Tunisia are down by 24 percent since 2010 having registered a steady decline of trust. While the domestic economy shows encouraging signs of growth, it remains a victim of political uncertainty. Beyond national borders, Tunisia’s image is struggling to regain its standing and give greater guarantees for foreigners intending to […]

MENASource

Nov 21, 2014

Tunisia’s Presidential Elections: A Tale of Two Candidates

By Naim Ameur

The post-legislative elections political landscape in Tunisia has presented voters with a dichotomy between secularist party Nidaa Tounes (which had won a plurality with 85 seats in parliament) and the Islamist Ennahda party (69 seats).

North Africa

MENASource

Nov 20, 2014

Top News: United Nations Blacklists Libya’s Ansar al-Sharia

By MENASource

The UN Security Council has blacklisted two branches of the Islamist extremist group Ansar al-Sharia in Libya, which the US government says was behind the fatal attack in 2012 on the US Consulate in Benghazi.

MENASource

Nov 20, 2014

Top News: Sisi Says Pardon for Al Jazeera Journalists “Being Discussed”

By EgyptSource

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Thursday a presidential pardon for two of the three Al Jazeera journalists serving seven-year jail sentences in his country was being considered.

MENASource

Nov 20, 2014

Libya: A Who’s Who and What’s What

By Lara Talverdian

Three and a half years since Libya’s popular uprising devolved into a civil war and culminated in a revolution with the ouster of the late dictator Muammar Qaddafi, Libya’s transition has been characterized by political upheaval and deteriorating security.

Libya

MENASource

Nov 20, 2014

EconSource: Egypt to Issue $1.75 Billion One-Year Treasury Bill

By EconSource

According to Egypt’s central bank, it has decided to offer a $1.75 billion one-year treasury bill to local banks and foreign financial institutions at an auction on November 25. With the reluctance of foreigners to invest in Egypt, the Egyptian government has turned towards the local money market to finance its public deficit.

MENASource

Nov 20, 2014

It’s Time the Egyptian Government Made Peace with Human Rights

By Amani Massoud

A group of Egyptian human rights organizations issued a press statement November 18, inviting the ministry of social solidarity to participate in a serious and transparent dialogue to discuss the future of civil society in Egypt. The invitation comes a week after the expiration of the ministry’s deadline set for all non-governmental entities engaging in “civic work” […]

North Africa

MENASource

Nov 20, 2014

The Layout of Tunisia’s Presidential Election

By Haykel Ben Mahfoudh

After the parliamentary elections of last October, Tunisia will continue with its final steps toward democracy as it embarks on presidential elections scheduled to take place this Sunday, November 23.

North Africa

MENASource

Nov 19, 2014

Top News: Turkey Says United States Not Meeting its Conditions for Bigger Syria Role

By MENASource

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday expressed frustration that the United States and its allies were not responding to conditions set for his country to play a greater role in the coalition against militants in Syria. His complaint came as a US special presidential envoy, Gen. John Allen, visited Ankara for previously unannounced talks […]

MENASource

Nov 19, 2014

Top News: Police Disperse Mohamed Mahmoud Protests

By EgyptSource

Small protests broke out in Downtown Cairo on Wednesday commemorating the third anniversary of Mohamed Mahmoud clashes. Security forces cordoned Talaat Harb Square with armored vehicles, eye-witnesses said.