Egypt court suspends planned election date
afrol News - An Egyptian court today ruled that the parliamentary elections, which President Mohammed Morsi had decreed for 22 April, must be postponed. Judges say the Constitutional Court needs time to approve the new Electoral Code. Mr Morsi says he will appeal the ruling.
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Morocco denies entry to EU delegation
afrol News - Moroccan authorities today denied a delegation of four EU parliamentarians (MEPs) entry to the country. The MEPs were travelling to El Aiun, the administrative capital of the Moroccan-occupied territory Western Sahara, to study the human rights situation.
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Opposition to boycott another Egypt election?
afrol News - Political parties opposing Egypt's President Mohammed Morsi consider boycotting also the upcoming parliamentary poll, claiming they are prone to be manipulated by the Muslim Brotherhood. But there is little to indicate this may happen.
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Ghaddafi disappears from Libyan notes
afrol News - Mohamar Ghaddafi is soon to be destructed for good, at least from Libyan banknotes. The Tripoli Central Bank finally has its new paper money ready, where the ex-dictator is replaced by revolutionary fighters.
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Libya peace very fragile, warns UN
afrol News - The newest report on the situation in Libya concludes on dramatic challenges for the North African country. State-building reforms are going to slow, endangering stability, and the Mali conflict may spill over to Libya, the UN warns.
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Libya Libya's Foreign Minister defects
afrol News - On a flight to the UK, Libyan Foreign Minister Moussa Koussa has asked for asylum, saying he wants to leave the Ghaddafi government. Mr Koussa was seen as one of Colonel Ghaddafi's most trusted associates.
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» Still double standards in Egypt justice » How cyber-activism lent savvy to North African protests » Malta airport "not open for Libya strikes" » Ten nations ready to attack Ghaddafi regime » Africa defies AU chief's support for Ghaddafi » Egyptians split on Saturday's referendum » Benghazi celebrates UN resolution » France: We can start bombing Libya tonight » Libya rebels shoot down fighter jets » Ghaddafi thanks Germany, Russia and China » Libya rebels hold key city Ajdabiya » African Union praises Ghaddafi "reform offer" » Algeria protests risk losing momentum » Niger transition shows way for North Africa » Morocco protesters encouraged by King's speech
Feature articles, North Africa
Tunisia Tunisia travel guide: Summer in Raf Raf
LexicOrient / afrol News - Tunisia still holds some secrets from its foreign visitors - there are still beaches and sea side villages undiscovered by Europeans with wallets full of hard currency. The old sea pirate ports of Ghar el Melh and Raf Raf lie well protected behind steep cliffs, and offer great beaches and the opportunity to mingle with Tunisians on summer leave.
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Tunisia Tunisia Gender Profile
afrol News - The position of women in Tunisia is among the most privileged in North Africa, and the Tunisian government is often internationally praised for its efforts to promote gender equality. This afrol News Tunisia Gender Profile - one in a series of profiles - gives you a deeper insight in women's position in the country. The profile presents social data, discusses gender policies versus family and tradition values and looks into violence against women.
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