Magharebia
Security
Libya congress debates controversial militia
The future of a contentious Tripoli militia is up in the air as the General National Congress considers merging it with the army.
Crime & Justice
Algeria enlists allies in corruption fight
New legal measures and judicial reforms, paired with collaboration across the Mediterranean region, could help combat corruption in Algeria, experts say.
Terrorism
Tunisia increases defence budget
Tunisia’s 2014 budget funds new military equipment and supplies. It also creates thousands of new security jobs.
Diplomacy
France pledges support to Tunisia
French President Francois Hollande on Tuesday (November 5th) pledged his country’s assistance to Tunisia in the fight against terrorism, Tunisie Nume…
Crime & Justice
Algerians jailed for fuel smuggling
An Algiers court sent 21 Algerians to prison for smuggling fuel to neighbouring countries, APS reported on Wednesday (November 6th)….
Terrorism
Kidal journalist slayings tied to AQIM
At least 35 suspects have been arrested in connection with the week-end slayings of two French journalists in Mali, AFP reported on Wednesday (Novemb…
Security
Morocco plans Sahel border security summit
Morocco will host a conference on strengthening border security between Sahel states, MAP quoted a government official as saying on Tuesday (November…
Terrorism
Bizerte imam accused of inciting murder
Bizerte security forces arrested an imam for allegedly inciting worshippers to assassinate Tunisian National Guard and military personnel, Tunisie Nu…
Crime & Justice
Seif al-Islam makes TV appearance
Moamer Kadhafi’s son Seif al-Islam appeared on television late Tuesday (November 5th) in an interview conducted from his cell in a Zintan prison….
Terrorism
Kabylie blast injures Algerian troops
Two Algerian soldiers were seriously injured in a roadside bomb explosion near the Bejaia town of Adekar, Liberte reported on Wednesday (November 6th…