Security | 2013-09-13
African countries pledge to tackle terrorism
An Interpol conference in Oran ends with a promise by hundreds of African security officers to improve co-operation and border controls. |
Security | 2013-09-13
Niger confronts Sahara smugglers
Maghreb and Sahel states need to crack down on smugglers and terrorists in the Sahara, experts say. |
Human Rights | 2013-09-13
Morocco focuses on migration
Morocco’s new migration policy will consider the humanitarian aspect of the issue. |
Culture | 2013-09-13
Morocco to host hip-hop event
An international hip-hop and dance festival will open September 20th in Casablanca, Aujourd’hui le Maroc reported on Thursday (September 12th). The e… |
Culture | 2013-09-13
Tripoli Book Fair to highlight ‘banned’ books
More than 400 publishers will participate in the Tripoli Book Fair next month, Ansamed reported on Thursday (September 12th)…. |
Women’s Rights | 2013-09-13
UpM ministers support women’s rights
The 3rd Union for the Mediterranean (UpM) ministerial meeting wrapped up Thursday (September 12th) in Paris with a call for reform, MAP reported…. |
Diplomacy | 2013-09-13
Bouteflika, Caid Essebsi discuss Tunisia crisis
Tunisian opposition leader Beji Caid Essebsi met with Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika in Algiers, Tunisia Live reported on Thursday (Septembe… |
Economy | 2013-09-13
Libya to arrest oil strike leaders
Libya issued arrest warrants for the leaders of the weeks-old oil strikes that have crippled exports, Libya Herald reported on Thursday (September 12… |
Diplomacy | 2013-09-13
Mauritania, Senegal ink accords
Mauritania and Senegal concluded several co-operation agreements in the energy, transport, mining and fishing sectors, ANI reported on Thursday (Sept… |
Security | 2013-09-13
Benghazi blames government for security morass
Public rage is turning towards the Libyan interim government for its perceived inability to rein in the violence. |