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Terrorism | 2014-03-05
Election looming, Algeria hunts down terrorists
Algeria is calling on terrorists to give up the fight and reconcile ahead of the presidential poll.
Terrorism | 2014-03-05
Nafta festival pits youth against Islamists
Tunisia’s new tourism minister looks to save the once-thriving desert travel sector, but a new festival draws ire from religious extremists.
Religion | 2014-03-05
Nouakchott protest turns deadly
Mauritanians denounce the violent riots that followed reports of the desecration of the Qur’an.
Terrorism | 2014-03-05
Benghazi kidnappers release student
The son of Libya’s Special Forces chief was freed Wednesday (March 5th), more than one month after being kidnapped in Benghazi, Libya Herald reported…
Security | 2014-03-05
Belmokhtar deputy killed by Algeria troops
A high-ranking al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) official was among the seven terrorists killed in the recent Algerian military operation in the…
Crime & Justice | 2014-03-05
Tunisian blogger freed from jail
Tunisian blogger Jabeur Mejri was released from prison on Tuesday (March 4th), his lawyer Ahmed Mselmi told AFP….
Politics | 2014-03-05
Ten vie for Algeria presidency
Former Algerian premier Ali Benflis on Tuesday (February 14th) officially filed his candidacy for the April 17th presidential election, Liberté repor…
Diplomacy | 2014-03-05
Italian PM visits Tunisia
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi arrived in Tunisia on Tuesday (March 4th), ANSAmed reported….
Media | 2014-03-05
Morocco touts press freedom gains
Morocco is showing improvement in press freedom, Communications Minister Mustapha El Khalfi announced on Monday (March 3rd)….
