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A majority of sixty-eight members of the Pan- African Parliament (PAP) have adopted the motion to exert pressure on the government of the Kingdom of Morocco to release the seven human rights activists that were "abducted upon their return from visiting their families in the Saharawi refugee camps." (AllAfrica)

President Paul Kagame yesterday met and held talks with his Egyptian counterpart, Hosni Mubarak as part of his ongoing visit to the northern African country. (AllAfrica)

Tunisia's National women's Soccer team defeated Algeria (1-0) following a Day 2 game played on Wednesday at a Women's Soccer Tournament held by the North African Football Union (NAFU) . (AllAfrica)

Tunisia was ranked respectively first in North Africa, third in the Arab world and fourth in Africa by the 2009 edition of the UK based Legatum Prosperity Index. Tunisia is ranked 68 th in the world, preceding China, Russia, and Turkey. (AllAfrica)

The Us energy Company, Pioneer has announced that its daily production in Tunisia has increased by 13% to average 7,000 Barrels of Oil Equivalents Per Day (MBOEPD) during the first nine months of 2009 compared to the same period in 2008. (AllAfrica)

President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali is chairing Saturday November 7th, 2009, a ceremony marking the 22nd Anniversary of the Change, it was announced by the Official Spokesman for the Presidency. (AllAfrica)

As part of the celebration of Tunisian theater centenary, the M'hamed Maarouf Sousse cultural center is hosting from November 4 to 7, 2009 the 7th edition of Hadramaut Comic arts workshop. (AllAfrica)

Tunisia is currently taking part in the 4th edition of the World Science Forum, the international conference series on global science policy, under the theme "Knowledge and Future" which runs from November 5 to 7, 2009 in Budapest, Hungary. (AllAfrica)

Mr Ismaila Naban has been chosen for the 34th training course for Young African (AllAfrica)

President Zine el Abidine Ben Ali received more congratulatory messages from national organisations and associations, on his brilliant victory in the presidential elections. (AllAfrica)

Socialist Democrats Movement (MDS) secretary-general Ismail Boulehia underlined the pride the party takes in the Tunisian people's overwhelming majority vote for President Zine el Abidine Ben Ali's re-election for a new term. (AllAfrica)

With the signing by Tunisia of the open skies agreement, a number of international low-cost airline companies have started operating services towards major Tunisian airports. (AllAfrica)

According to the Tunisian business site "African Manager", the number one French wine making group "Castel", will soon commercialize Tunisian wine. (AllAfrica)

During a meeting held on November 2, 2009 between President Ben Ali and the Prime Minister, the Head of State recommended to enhance the effectiveness of the 2nd phase of the program to promote popular districts. (AllAfrica)

With a view to making the island of Djerba more attractive to Libyan tourists, the Tunisian airline company "Sevenair" is launching as of today a new service involving two flights per week between Djerba and the Libyan capital, Tripoli. (AllAfrica)

On the occasion of the creation of spin-off projects by Tunisair, the Tunisia's flag carrier, and Tunisian National Railways (SNCFT), two agreements were penned on Wednesday in Tunis between Mr. Abderrahim Zouari, Minister of Transport and Mr. Afif Chelbi, Minister of Industry, Energy and small and medium enterprises, Mr. Nabil Chettaoui, president and CEO of Tunisair and Néjib Fitouri, SNCFT's CEO. (AllAfrica)

According to the executive staff of the Tunisian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI), Tunisian exports to the Arab and African countries posted an increase of 19.5% worth 803 billion dinars during the first 9 months of 2009, against 672 billion dinars in 2008. (AllAfrica)

RWANDA'S national basketball team head coach is ready to commit his future to Rwanda despite being linked with a possible move to Morocco. (AllAfrica)

The Egyptian government yesterday said it was ready to cooperate with other eight countries under Nile Basin to resolve their disagreements on the usage and access of River Nile water. (AllAfrica)

Free tickets and transportation have been provided for Cameroonians resident in Morocco. (AllAfrica)

Home Affairs Minister, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, has welcomed the arrest of three Egyptians at the department's office in Springs. (AllAfrica)

EGYPT has never blocked Uganda from undertaking projects on the River Nile, the assistant foreign affairs minister, Mona Omar, has said. (AllAfrica)

A working session was held, on Wednesday at the headquarters of the Constitutional Democratic Rally (RCD) in Tunis, under chairmanship of Messrs. Mohamed Ghariani and Abdelkader Baghdadi, Co-ordinator General of the Libyan Revolutionary Committees' Movement, with attendance of delegations from the Rally and the Libyan Movement. (AllAfrica)

On the sidelines of the International Symposium of the Constitutional Democratic Rally (RCD), held on November 2-3 in the capital city, Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies Foued Mebazaa had, on Tuesday, talks with several MPs who took part in the Symposium and delegations accompanying them. (AllAfrica)

President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali received, on Wednesday, Secretary-General of the Liberal Social Party (PSL), Mr. Mondher Thabet who said he had been honoured to meet the President of the Republic. (AllAfrica)

President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali received, on Wednesday, Secretary-General of the Green Party for Progress (PVP) Mr. Mongi Khamassi who said that he had the honour to meet the Head of State who has constantly lent a receptive ear to all parties' opinions and approaches so as to strengthen the political reformist process and contribute to the success of the country's pluralistic and democratic experience. (AllAfrica)

One of the objectives of President Ben Ali's 2009-2014 electoral program is to reach 10 million tourist entries by 2014. (AllAfrica)

The climate change, high oil prices and a highly volatile energy market, have prompted Tunisian authorities to invest in renewable energies as a way of achieving sustainable development, as well as saving on expensive petrol imports. (AllAfrica)

The Algerian government is blocking attendance of an Algerian NGO from an upcoming UN anti-corruption summit. This is a deeply worrying development, according to the UNCAC Coalition, a group of over 200 organisations seeking implementation of the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). (AllAfrica)

Tunisia's National Library is holding from November 2 to 8, 2009 an exhibition showcasing some of the archives and official communications issued by the Sublime Porte in Istanbul during the reign of the Ottoman Empire in North Africa and several regions in Europe, together with a translation into Arabic, French and English. (AllAfrica)

During the 21st RCD Symposium held on Tuesday, Mr. Chedli Ayari, economics professor and former minister called for speeding up the implementation of President Ben Ali's recommendation to create a World Solidarity Fund in order to overcome the current economic crisis. In 2002 the United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted President Ben Ali's recommendation. (AllAfrica)