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French Minister Demands "Severe" Punishment Against Racism After Deadly Shooting

(MENAFN) On Monday, France’s interior minister urged for harsh repercussions against racism following a deadly assault that claimed the life of a Tunisian man and left a Turkish individual wounded. Bruno Retailleau emphasized on X, “Racism must be...

Honoris United Universities Celebrates the Power of Employability-Driven Education in 2024 Report

CASABLANCA / DURBAN / TUNIS / ABUJA, MOROCCO, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- • Honoris celebrates an 86% Employability Rate • Honoris assures its key employability metrics with Deloitte, a first in Africa • Honoris 40 Under 40 alumni...

Baltimore CBP operators apprehend Tunisian woman for vessel crew visa fraud

BALTIMORE – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers apprehended a Tunisian woman for visa fraud on Tuesday in Alexandria, Va. -- about 1,600 miles away from the cruise ship that she was supposed to serving aboard as a crewmember. The...

Honoris United Universities Joins Call for Locally Grounded AI-driven Education at eLearning Africa 2025

CASABLANCA / DURBAN / TUNIS / ABUJA, MOROCCO, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Honoris United Universities, the first and largest pan-African private higher education network, proudly participated in the 18th edition of eLearning Africa, the...

M Film Lab Amplifies Arab and Women Filmmakers at Cannes Film Festival

M Film Lab Co-Sponsors “Women Leading Change Through Storytelling” Panel at the American Pavilion CANNES, ON, FRANCE, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- M Film Lab, a champion of diverse storytelling in the film industry, is proud to co-sponsor...

EU MARITIME BORDERS: Several tragedies in the Mediterranean ― First footage of Libyan militiamen in brutal people smuggling operations ― Spanish Navy chief issues stark reminder about the Law of the Sea ― Fatal accident in the Aegean ― French police ac…

There have been 1,288 registered deaths so far this year in the Mediterranean, including in a number of recent tragedies. A journalist has recorded footage of Libyan government-backed militiamen actively participating in people smuggling in the...

A moveable feast of MENA pop art at the MEI Gallery

A new exhibition at the Middle East Institute Art Gallery called Arab Pop Art: Between East and West offers a timely reminder that in spite of the conflict and turmoil in the region, there is a lively, vibrant, and cosmopolitan culture at play...

EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: UNHCR suspends programmes in Egypt ― Rise in hate speech and violence targeting people on the move in Libya ― Shipwreck survivors deported to Tunisian desert

EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: UNHCR suspends programmes in Egypt ― Rise in hate speech and violence targeting people on the move in Libya ― Shipwreck survivors deported to Tunisian desert The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has suspended most of its...

ADIFF Women’s History Month Film Series - A Powerful Film Series Highlighting Women’s Stories from Across the Globe

From March 28 - 30, 2025, watch a compelling film series showcasing the diverse experiences, struggles, and triumphs of women worldwide at Teachers College NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The African Diaspora...

HAUSER Pays Tribute to Tunisia with a Special Performance in “Music Unites the World

For this chapter of “Music Unites the World,” HAUSER delivers his own cello interpretation of “Allah Allah Ya Baba” TUNISIA, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The latest destination in HAUSER’s global project, “Music Unites the World,” is...

Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester Names Annissa Essaibi George 2025 Chair of the New England Women’s Leadership Awards

Prestigious award now in its 32nd year recognizes and honors remarkable women who meet the challenges they face with confidence, persistence and compassion. DORCHESTER, MA, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Boys & Girls...

EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: Egypt urged to stop abusing people on the move – Two mass graves uncovered in Libya ― Tunisian authorities accused of ‘state trafficking’ of people to Libya ― Increase in number of ‘interceptions’ by Moroccan authorities in 202…

An NGO has called on the Egyptian government to respect its international obligations and provide protection to people in need. Two mass graves containing 49 bodies have been discovered in Libya. The authors of a new report have accused the...

UNITAR Co-Hosts the 10th Geneva Interfaith Dialogue on the Role of Interfaith Dialogue in Strengthening Cultural Diplomacy with the Permanent Mission of Jordan

Next, H.E. Archbishop Ettore Balestrero of the Permanent Mission of the Holy See spoke on the importance of turning dialogue into tangible actions. He emphasized that dialogue is more than just conversation—it is about building trust and...

UK: More crossings and record number of deaths in Channel ― Government presents draft migration and asylum law  ― Migration deal with Tunisia

There was a 25% increase in the number of people who crossed the Channel in small boats in 2024, and a record number of deaths. The government has unveiled a draft law aimed at strengthening border security and repealing various elements of its...

EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: Criticism over EU transfer of € 1 billion to Egypt for ‘credible steps’ on democracy and human rights ― New cases of migrant abuses by the Libyan authorities include mass deportation and torture in detention ― Tunisia’s detention …

Critics have argued that EU aid to Egypt strengthens President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s authoritarian rule and enables the repression of refugees and dissidents. Libyan authorities have deported more than 600 people to Niger. NGOs and advocates in...

Maghreb Sumud Flotilla Sends More Vessels Toward Gaza

(MENAFN) The Maghreb Sumud Flotilla declared late Wednesday that the 13th vessel out of its 23-ship convoy had departed from Tunisia heading toward the Gaza Strip. This movement is part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which seeks to defy the Israeli...

Florida’s Oldest City Among the World’s Most Charming Historic Districts, According to Tourlane

From Florida to Vietnam: 65 historic centers analyzed for age, affordability, and walkability. DE, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tourlane, a leading online specialist for customized travel planning, has identified the...

CHEO Research Institute and Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada Collaborate to Launch First-of-its-kind Joint Pediatric Metabolic and Genetic Bone Disorders Fellowship

Note to editors: A media kit, including the press release, biographies, b-roll footage, and still images, will be available upon request. OTTAWA, Ontario, Dec. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada (SHC Canada), in...

EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: Egypt to ratify controversial new asylum law ― European Ombudsman finds maladministration by Commission regarding EU-Tunisia deal ― Civil society activists taken into custody in ‘anti-terrorism’ investigation in Tunisia

Egypt is on the verge of ratifying a controversial new asylum law. The European Ombudsman has found maladministration in the European Commission’s handling of documents relating to the EU-Tunisia agreement. Several civil society activists who...

From the Margins to Beijing: Feminist Voices Breaking Through

My feminist awakening was a process of discovery, questioning, and connecting. It began in the late eighties when I became totally independent and economically self-sufficient. It was an intense learning period but also risk-fraught, as the war in...