Terrorism | 2013-06-13
Returning jihadists raise security fears in Tunisia
With terrorists setting up camp along the Algerian border and jihadists returning from Syria, Tunisia is facing an unprecedented security threat.
Security | 2013-06-13
Libya issues ultimatum to militias
Libyan citizens and government officials are demanding that armed militias turn in their weapons following the deadly clashes last week-end in Benghazi.
Economy | 2013-06-13
Civil society tackles corruption in Mauritania
Fed up with pervasive corruption holding back economic growth, civic groups in Mauritania are partnering to take on graft.
Culture | 2013-06-13
Lotfi Bouchnak talks Arab music, Arab Spring
Tunisian musician Lotfi Bouchnak talks about Morocco’s cultural scene and repeats his long-held view that the artist exists to serve as a ‘witness to his time’.
Security | 2013-06-13
Algeria uncovers arms trafficking network
Algerian gendarmes dismantled an arms trafficking network in Tebessa, El Watan reported on Wednesday (June 12th). They arrested four suspects and sei…
Terrorism | 2013-06-13
Libyan officer escapes assassination
A senior Libyan army officer was the target of an assassination attempt in Benghazi on Wednesday (June 12th), AFP reported….
Women’s Rights | 2013-06-13
Tunisia sentences ‘Femen ‘ activists
A Tunisian court on Wednesday (June 12th) sentenced three European “Femen” activists to 4 months in prison for indecency and “attacks on morals”. The…
Environment | 2013-06-13
Japan funds Tunisia sewerage project
Tunisia is set to launch a major waste-water treatment project, TAP reported on Wednesday (June 12th)….
