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Tunisia

Morocco4 Sept 2022

Tunisia Urged to Clarify Stance on Western Sahara Amid Diplomatic Tension with Morocco

The diplomatic crisis between Tunisia and Morocco continues to elicit reactions. Ahmed Ounaies, former Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs, calls on the Tunisian authorities to clarify the country’s position on the Sahara. Tunisia has often reiterated its neutrality, but the invitation of Polisario leader Brahim Ghali to the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) held in Tunis tends to prove that it has taken sides.

Morocco4 Sept 2022

Algeria Pushes Tunisia to Support Western Sahara Independence, Straining Morocco Ties

Algeria, the protector of the Polisario, is determined to turn Tunisia against Morocco so that it aligns itself behind the option of independence for Western Sahara.

Morocco3 Sept 2022

Morocco Ranks 3rd Among Most Influential African Nations Globally, Study Finds

Morocco ranks in the top 3 of the most influential African countries in the world. This is revealed by a study conducted by a British firm.

Morocco31 Aug 2022

Moroccan Social Media Calls for Boycott of Tunisian Goods Amid Diplomatic Tensions

In the wake of the diplomatic crisis between Rabat and Tunis, calls for a boycott of Tunisian products are being launched on social media in Morocco. Internet users are multiplying initiatives to express their anger.

Sport31 Aug 2022

Morocco Boycotts Tunisian Sports Events Amid Diplomatic Tensions

After Karate, it is the turn of the Royal Moroccan Handball Federation (FRMHB) to announce the withdrawal of Moroccan clubs engaged in two inter-club competitions scheduled in Tunisia in September and October.

Sport30 Aug 2022

Egypt Follows Morocco in Withdrawing from North African Karate Championships

After Morocco, Egypt has also decided to withdraw from the North African Karate Championships to be held in Tunis, from September 7 to 11.

Morocco29 Aug 2022

Former Tunisian President Slams Saïed for Welcoming Polisario Leader at TICAD Summit

The welcome of the Polisario leader Brahim Ghali at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) which ended this Sunday, August 28 in Tunis continues to provoke reactions. Moncef Marzouki, former Tunisian president, denounces the attitude of the current Tunisian leader Kaïs Saïed, and expresses his support for Morocco.

Sport29 Aug 2022

Moroccan Basketball Team Boycotts Arab Championship Over Polisario Leader's Tunisia Visit

The COD of Meknes has decided not to participate in the Arab women’s basketball championship that will take place in Tunisia from September 20 to 28, as a form of protest against the reception of Brahim Ghali by Tunisian President Kaïs Saïed in the context of the TICAD .

Sport28 Aug 2022

Morocco Withdraws from North African Karate Championship amid Diplomatic Tensions with Tunisia

Morocco announced on Saturday that it will not participate in the North African Karate Championship scheduled for September 7-11 in Tunisia.

Morocco28 Aug 2022

Tunisian Ex-Diplomat Criticizes Polisario Leader's Invitation to TICAD, Citing Morocco Tensions

The invitation of the Polisario leader Brahim Ghali to the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) taking place on August 27 and 28 in Tunis is not to the liking of Samia Zouari, former Tunisian ambassador to Athens. She deplores "a cold shower that has hit us like a sledgehammer with this serious diplomatic incident with our brother Morocco".

Morocco28 Aug 2022

Morocco Recalls Ambassador as Tunisia Hosts Polisario Leader, Sparking Diplomatic Row

The day after Tunisia’s invitation of the Polisario leader, Brahim Ghali, the National Rally of Independents (RNI) reacted, condemning the "immature and hostile" approach of Tunisian President Kaïs Saïed.

Morocco27 Aug 2022

Morocco Recalls Ambassador as Tunisia Hosts Polisario Leader at Africa-Japan Summit

The rapprochement between Algeria and Tunisia is being confirmed. After the invitation by the country of Kaïs Saïed of the Polisario leader, Brahim Ghali, Morocco has decided to recall its ambassador to Tunisia.