From Egypt to Lebanon: What’s at stake for regional states on Trump’s visa ban list? The State Department claimed that citizens from the affected countries are more likely to use social welfare services at a high rate. Algeria
Over 200 hospitalized in Tunisia’s Gabes as anger over pollution crisis grows President Kais Saied is facing one of his biggest challenges yet as demands for the closure of the city’s phosphate processing plant increase. Tunisia
Italy’s Meloni discusses immigration, economic ties on Tunisia visit: What to know The two countries have strengthened their ties in the past years, signing several agreements on economic, trade and energy cooperation. Tunisia
Analysis Middle East braces for Trump's tariffs: Gulf gains, North Africa strains as both hedge The tariffs could be wins for the Gulf states, as many have trade surpluses with the United States, while some in North Africa and the Levant, with trade deficits, stand to lose. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Analysis Trump tariffs, BRICS threats unlikely to erode Middle East’s trade war edge By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Analysis As Saied begins new term as president, Tunisians brace for unstable governance By Francisco Serrano In Lisbon, reporting on North Africa business
Tunisia’s poor population face death by terrorists Six years into the war on terrorism in the neglected mountainous region of Tunisia and the government is still unable to do much to improve the economic situation of the poor or protect them from terrorist threats. Tunisia
What's the real goal of Tunisia’s campaign against corruption? In a supposed anti-corruption move, the Tunisian government arrested eight businessmen, including one charged with treason and endangering the country's safety. Tunisia
Trump budget slashes Middle East aid The State Department is seeking deep cuts to military and economic assistance for Arab states. Bahrain
Why Egypt is moving forward on free trade Experts consider Egypt's recent actions supporting the Agadir Agreement significant, as Egypt has the largest market among the free-trade agreement's member countries, which will enjoy greater trade and investment opportunities with the help of Egyptian labor and investment opportunities. Saudi Arabia
Animal rights activists in Tunisia decry crocodile stoning Tunisia's Belvedere Zoo is unsafe for the animals it is supposed to protect. Tunisia
Germany's Merkel strikes immigration deal on visit to Tunisia German Chancellor Angela Merkel has come under fire for Germany’s open-door migration policy, so striking a deal with Tunisia to bring back at least some irregular migrants was a necessary step for her to defuse some of the criticism. Egypt
Will Tunisia finally amend harsh cannabis law? Tunisians, including government officials, have been in favor of amending a harsh law for possession and use of cannabis, but doing so has not been easy. Tunisia
New Tunisian electoral law raises issue of military’s role in politics The Tunisian parliament approved a new law on municipal elections, which granted military and security members the right to vote and raised concerns that the decision threatens the institutions' neutrality. Tunisia
How Tunisia's young entrepreneurs are hoping to boost the economy Co-working spaces support the rising entrepreneurship sector among the educated youth who are unable to get traditional jobs. Tunisia
Will Tunisia restore diplomatic ties with Syria? The resumption of diplomatic relations with Syria has become an urgent matter for the Tunisian government, given the large number of Tunisian fighters involved in the Syrian war. Syria
At Arab Spring commission, Tunisians speak of incomplete revolution At Tunisia's third Truth and Dignity Commission, many young speakers testified about human rights abuses that occurred during the 2011 revolution and continue to this day. Tunisia
Tunisia’s top diplomat exhorts Trump not to abandon Palestinian statehood In an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor, Foreign Minister Khemaies Jhinaoui urged the president-elect not to give up on Middle East peace. Palestine
