Head of Tunisia's trade union confederation Noureddine Taboubi said in a speech to protestors that the economic and social situation continues to worsen in the country, slamming the implementation of "diktats from the International Monetary Fund" (IMF) at the expense of ordinary Tunisians.
Telefonica to cut 3,421 jobs
The layoffs will reduce costs for the Spanish company.
Rockets, shells kill at least 20 civilians in Sudan
According to lawyers and medics, rocket fire on residential areas of one of Darfur's main cities and shelling near hospitals in North Kordofan state killed at least 20 civilians. The doctors' union said that shells had struck near four hospitals killing four civilians. In the South Darfur rocket fired killed...
Tunisia’s main workers union criticizes IMF loan talks
TUNIS, TUNISIA - Tunisia's largest union on Monday attacked the government's handling of negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on a loan to bail out the North African country as it slides deeper into debt. Tunisia is seeking a bailout package worth nearly $2 billion from the IMF, which conditions...
Tunisia warns trade unions against inviting foreigners for protest
Warning the country's powerful trade union federation against inviting foreigners to a planned weekend demonstration, Tunisian President Kais Saied said that the UGTT was free to organize demonstrations, but it was not free to invite foreigners to participate in them, after denying entry into the country to an official from...
Tunisian trade union protest against plunging economy
SFAX, TUNISIA - Thousands of Tunisian trade unionists held protests across the country on Saturday over worsening economic woes and the arrest of a top union official. The North African country is in drawn-out talks with the International Monetary Fund for a bailout loan, which the powerful UGTT workers' federation has...
Houthi rebels shut radio stations that failed to air propaganda
Yemen's Houthi insurgents have shut down six radio stations in the capital Sanaa, the journalists' union said, with reporters saying the move came after broadcasters refused to air rebel propaganda.UAE to tread ’10 Principles’ path for the next 50 years
President Sheikh Al Nahyan decrees that all ministries, government authorities and institutions should make these 10 Principles as guidelines in their directives and decisions. They should also work the implementation of these principles through their plans and strategies.
Egypt receives first shipment of J&J vaccine
Egypt has received its first shipment of J&J vaccine to inoculate Egyptians against Covid. The Ministry of Health stated that 261,600 doses of the J&J vaccine were received at Cairo International Airport.
