The Moudawana, or Moroccan Personal Status Code, is a set of laws governing personal status issues, including marriage, divorce, child custody, inheritance, and family relations in Morocco. (…)
Morocco and the Reform of the Moudawana Read More »
October 29-30, 2024, will mark the resumption of negotiations between Tunisia and the European Union, represented by the Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations (…)
Transactionally Yours: The EU and Tunisia Confront Their Own Contradictions Read More »
My book is an opportunity to open this debate, but beyond that, it is much more than just a political essay. It is a committed, rigorous, and nuanced work that offers a deep and objective analysis of Tunisia’s internal dynamics while connecting them to global transformations. It is essential not only for Tunisians seeking to
“I say it loud and clear to the entire world: we will bow only before Almighty God. In the Quran, there is no surah named after the International Monetary Fund!” This is how Tunisian President Kaïs Saïed …
The Repayment of Tunisia’s Debt: A Never-Ending Trap? Read More »
The solar potential of North Africa is exceptional. The most formal proof of this is the realization, in 2016, of the Moroccan solar complex Noor, located …
Tunisia will launch its first public institute specialized in Artificial Intelligence (AI) starting from the next academic year, at the University of Tunis.
Tunisia takes stride towards AI leadership with launch of public institute Read More »
Western Sahara, formerly a Spanish colony, is claimed by Morocco as integral to its territory, while the Polisario Front (on the Algerian side) seeks independence for the region. In 1975, after Spain’s withdrawal, Morocco and Mauritania annexed most of the territory, sparking a war with the Polisario Front. A ceasefire was signed with the UN
Algiers, Tunis and Rabat: relations soured? Read More »
Tunisia, Europe’s Border Guard Due to its strategic location on the Mediterranean, Tunisia finds itself at the heart of the migratory crisis affecting Europe, particularly Italy. The proximity of Tunisian shores to the Italian island of Lampedusa has made coastal cities like Sfax crucial transit points for migrants seeking to reach Europe. Overcrowded and often
Tunisia and Italy: the moment of truth Read More »
This policy of “externalizing” migration controls amounts to directly supporting dictators to do the “dirty work” and becoming the coast guards of the EU in exchange for a disguised rent under the Mattei Plan program, without any consideration for the root (…)
Why Meloni-von der Leyen’s Strategy on Migrants is a Colossal Failure Read More »
In a process that raises numerous questions and criticisms, the European Union continues its strategy of outsourcing …