Magharebia
Terrorism | 2014-04-08
Is Derna becoming an Islamist emirate?
With jihadists now in control of one Libyan city, fears are growing about a potential Islamist state on the shores of the Mediterranean.
Diplomacy | 2014-04-08
US pledges help for Tunisia
Tunisia is looking to international partners to secure the transition and help close a budget gap.
Economy | 2014-04-08
Calls mount for Maghreb union
Youth employment and Sahel security would benefit from regional co-operation, Maghreb experts said last week.
Politics | 2014-04-08
Libya government seeks wider power
Libya’s parliament on Tuesday (April 8th) charged the interim prime minister with forming a new cabinet after the weak central government had earlier…
Economy | 2014-04-08
Ras Jedir border crossing reopens
The main border crossing between Libya and Tunisia reopened on Monday (April 7th), Tunisie Numerique reported….
Protests | 2014-04-08
Ghardaia clashes injure dozens
At least 35 people, including 17 Algerian policemen, were wounded in Ghardaia ethnic clashes that resumed at the week-end, AFP reported on Monday (Ap…
Crime & Justice | 2014-04-08
Tunisia seeks tougher sentences in police rape case
Tunisia’s public prosecutor on Monday (April 7th) appealed the sentences of two policemen jailed for rape, and demanded a retrial, AFP reported….
Economy | 2014-04-08
Libya separatists to reopen two oil ports
The Libyan government and Cyrenaica separatists on Sunday (April 6th) reached a deal to re-open two of the four oil terminals blockaded since July, L…
