Russians claim that Obama named Tunisia as the main US ally in Africa. It used to be Egypt, a much larger and stronger nation
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May 21st, 2015 @ 2:50 pm
Obama boosts support, elevates status for ally Tunisia
President Barack Obama on Thursday pledged to elevate Tunisia as a major non-NATO ally of the United States, a gesture that recognizes the country’s democratic progress after the 2011 Arab Spring uprising.
The upgrade in status, shared by close U.S. allies like Israel and Japan, can help expedite defense shipments. But it is chiefly a sign of the importance Obama has placed on supporting the nascent democracy through turbulence in the region.
After meeting with Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi in the Oval Office, Obama said the United States will provide short-term aid so Tunisia can complete economic reforms.
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https://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/21/us-usa-tunisia-obama-idUSKBN0O626M20150521