Day: September 18, 2025

The Private Advances, The Public Falls Back

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The numbers tell a story of a nation increasingly divided along educational lines. This year, the Ministry of Education authorized 811 private primary schools, a rise of 37 from the year before. This is not merely a statistic; it is a stark indicator of a growing exodus and a two-tiered system taking root in our country. The undeniable expansion of private education highlights a profound and worrying retreat of the public school, once the great equalizer and bedrock of the republic. A glance at the geographic distribution of these new…

Tunisia Confirmed as 2025 African Table Tennis Championships Host

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Tunisia has officially confirmed its readiness to host the 2025 ITTF African Championships this October, stepping in as a last-minute replacement to ensure the prestigious event goes ahead. The championship, a key qualifier for the 2026 World Team Championships, is scheduled for October 12-19 in the city of Rades. Tunisia often dubbed “Africa’s Table Tennis Hub” due to its extensive experience hosting major tournaments, responded swiftly after the original host, Rwanda, withdrew earlier this year. In a press briefing on Wednesday, Mrs. Faten Tebina, Secretary-General of the Tunisian Table Tennis…

The World’s Eyes Turn to Egypt as the Grand Egyptian Museum Prepares for Its Historic Opening

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As the calendar turns to November, the world’s gaze will settle on the Arab Republic of Egypt, which is set to inaugurate the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) — the largest museum on the African continent, and arguably the most ambitious cultural project anywhere in the world. Standing proudly beside the timeless Pyramids of Giza, the GEM is more than a museum; it is a gateway through which humanity can rediscover one of the most extraordinary civilizations in history. Conceived in 2002, the project reflects Egypt’s determination, under the leadership of…

Benghazi… Libya’s Emerging Capital of Media

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The city of Benghazi has recently hosted a remarkable event: the First Annual Arab Media Conference, which brought together prominent journalists, broadcasters, and content creators from across the Arab world. Far more than a professional gathering, this conference became a genuine platform for exchanging ideas and tackling some of the most pressing issues facing Arab media today — from digital transformation to the pursuit of credibility. Thanks to its excellent organization and spirit of collaboration, Benghazi transformed during the conference into a grand stage for media dialogue, buzzing with creativity…