Jailed Tunisian political leader faces death penalty; lawyers appeal charges
Lawyers for Abir Moussi, leader of Tunisia’s Free Constitutional Party, have launched an appeal against charges that could lead
Economic growth in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) remains subdued due to heightened uncertainties from regional conflicts, according to the World Bank's latest MENA Economic Update. The report estimates that GDP per capita in conflict-affected MENA countries could have been 45% higher, measured seven years after the conflict's onset. This loss is equivalent to the region's average progress over the last 35 years, underscoring the severe economic impact of prolonged instability
Sign up for the weekly newsletter and get our latest stories delivered straight to your inbox.