Tunisia
Harissa festival celebrates Tunisia’s iconic chili paste
In Nabeul, Tunisia’s harissa festival draws locals and global visitors to celebrate the spicy, brick-red chili paste central to
The 21st annual Marrakech International Film Festival concluded this weekend with the awarding of the festival’s main prizes, with the Golden Star, being awarded to “Happy Holidays” movie by Palestinian director Scandar Copti. The 123-minute feature film examines the tension between emancipation and conservatism within the 1948 Palestinian society, reflecting a deep sense of belief that societal progress is intrinsically linked to the empowerment of women. Polish Damian Kocur won the Best Director award for his “Under the Volcano” movie.
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Harissa festival celebrates Tunisia’s iconic chili paste
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Egypt
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Libya
Libyan police chief arrested in Italy on ICC warrant
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Ghana
Ghana president appoints special envoy to junta-led Sahel states
In what is seen a significant diplomatic move, Ghana President John Dramani Mahama has appointed a former national security chief