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Elyes Fakhfakh, Tunisian Minister of Tourism

Melissa Bell meets the Tunisian Minister of Tourism, Elyes Fakhfakh. They discuss the situation of the tourist industry in Tunisia, which has been hit hard since the revolution nearly two years ago. Elyes Fakhfakh also discusses the Salafist groups the country has to deal with. He explains the complications of trying to construct a new and stable state, while dealing with the discontent of the population.

Jean-François Di Meglio, President, Asia Centre
28/03/2013 - THE INTERVIEW

Jean-François Di Meglio, President, Asia Centre

Since 2009, China has been the African continent’s number one trading partner. Speaking in Tanzania at the beginning of his African tour, the Chinese president Xi Jinping called for a partnership of equals. But has the relationship between the two partners benefited Africa as much as it has China? Melissa Bell puts the question to Jean-François Di Meglio, president of the Asia Centre think tank in Paris.
Solange Guo Chatelard, China-Africa researcher
27/03/2013 - THE INTERVIEW

Solange Guo Chatelard, China-Africa researcher

The Chinese president Xi Jinping is currently on his maiden trip to Africa, where a lot of contracts are being signed and a lot of speeches made. To try to find out what is at stake in the Chinese-African relationship, Marc Perelman speaks to Solange Guo Chatelard, a China-Africa researcher.
Adama Gaye, author of 'China-Africa, the Dragon and the Ostrich'
25/03/2013 - THE INTERVIEW

Adama Gaye, author of 'China-Africa, the Dragon and the Ostrich'

As China’s new president, Xi Jinping, continues his first tour of Africa, France 24’s Armen Georgian speaks to Senegalese writer Adama Gaye, author of "China-Africa: the dragon and the ostrich". Gaye argues that Africa has buried its head in the sand, while the dragon preys on the continent’s resources and ordinary Africans are largely left out.
Ali Larayedh, Tunisian Prime Minister
24/03/2013 - THE INTERVIEW

Ali Larayedh, Tunisian Prime Minister

For the first time since his appointment, Tunisian Prime Minister Ali Larayedh speaks to France 24's Taoufik Mjaied about the political impact of the assassination of Chokri Belaid and the ongoing investigation into his murder. He also analyses the fragile equilibrium of Tunisian politics, the role of the ruling Islamist party Ennahda (of which he is a member) and the challenges his government faces in the coming months.
Alena Kupchyna, Belarusian Deputy Foreign Minister
21/03/2013 - THE INTERVIEW

Alena Kupchyna, Belarusian Deputy Foreign Minister

Belarus is often called the "last dictatorship in Europe". To discuss the EU sanctions imposed on Belarus over human rights concerns as well as its relations with Russia, Marc Perelman speaks to the Belarusian Deputy Foreign Minister, Alena Kupchyna.

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I was interested in what the

I was interested in what the Tunisian Tourist Minister had to say, what he failed ti mention is that there is a total lack of law enforcement within the Tunisia and this is what is putting off the tour companies. I know because I have been visiting Tunisia for Twenty years, and yes before it was obvious that the people did not talk about politics as they where afraid, yet now they are afraid that there is a total lack of Police to keep the crime down, because believe me there has been a sharp increase in serious crime, yet the government is doing little to ease the fear of the people, I noticed this earlier on this year when I was speaking to some friends, it is the lake of police that is causing the fear within the tour companies, nothing else.

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