Women’s Rights | 2013-05-22
Tunisia jails outspoken Femen activist
The Tunisian woman known for starting a topless human rights protest is now under arrest for a new demonstration.
Security | 2013-05-22
Gunmen target Libyan oil installation
Libya’s economic lifeline continues to come under fire from rogue gunmen.
Religion | 2013-05-22
Algeria tightens control over religious associations
Under a new draft law proposed by Algerian authorities, religious associations will from now on have to get permission to operate.
Politics | 2013-05-22
Zidan nominates new Libya interior minister
Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zidan on Tuesday (May 21st) named Mohamed Khalifa Sheikh to replace Ashour Shuwail as interior minister, Libya Herald repor…
Protests | 2013-05-22
Ansar al-Sharia plan Kairouan protest
Tunisian salafist group Ansar al-Sharia, which the government recently linked to terrorism, will rally in Kairouan on Friday to protest the arrest of…
Terrorism | 2013-05-22
Benghazi gunmen abduct AFP reporter
Armed gunmen abducted the AFP correspondent in Benghazi on Monday (May 21st), PANA reported….
Security | 2013-05-22
Algeria, Tunisia discuss police co-operation
The Algerian National Gendarmerie commander welcomed the head of the Tunisian National Guard to Algiers on Tuesday (May 21st), APS reported….
Security | 2013-05-22
Morocco evaluates child protection centres
Morocco’s National Council for Human Rights (CNDH) on Monday (May 20th) issued a comprehensive report on problems with the country’s child protection…
Economy | 2013-05-22
Nouakchott to host investment forum
The 2nd Nouakchott Economic Forum will open on May 26th, PANA reported on Tuesday (May 21st). The three-day event will focus on investments in Maurit…
Sports | 2013-05-22
Morocco hosts African beach soccer tourney
An African beach soccer tournament opens on Wednesday (May 22nd) in El Jaddida, MAP reported. Eight teams will vie for two spots at the FIFA Beach So…
