Security | 2013-05-07
Maghreb foreign ministers discuss integration, security
Economic development in the Maghreb can only be achieved through a common approach to security, officials say.
Security | 2013-05-07
Sabha jailbreaks prompt court strike
Judicial workers in southern Libya are fed up with insecurity and are demanding authorities protect them.
Elections | 2013-05-07
Algerian Islamist party picks new leader
A year ahead of the national elections, Algeria’ largest Islamist party formally split from the ruling coalition.
Religion | 2013-05-07
Comments about Islam spark Morocco firestorm
Activist Ahmed Assid faces a backlash for suggesting that Islamic textbooks encourage violence among youths.
Security | 2013-05-07
Libya defence minister resigns
Libyan Defence Minister Mohammed Mahmoud al-Barghati left his post on Tuesday (May 7th), a ministry official said….
Terrorism | 2013-05-07
Tunisia ties Jebel Chaambi fighters to AQIM
Two jihadist groups currently being pursued near the Algerian border belong to al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb al-Qaeda, Tunisian interior ministry s…
Security | 2013-05-07
Libyan naval officer killed in Benghazi
Unknown gunmen assassinated a navy officer in Benghazi, Libya Herald reported on Monday (May 6th). The shooting of Lieutenant Fadil Al-Kikli outside…
Elections | 2013-05-07
Mauritania activists to monitor elections
Several Mauritanian NGOs joined forces to monitor the upcoming national elections, ANI reported on Monday (May 6th)….
Terrorism | 2013-05-07
Details emerge on French terrorist captured in Mali
A French Islamist will be handed over to the Malian army in Bamako, AFP reported on Monday (May 6th). Gilles Le Guen, 58, who goes by the name Abd…
