Terrorism | 2013-06-26Ansar al-Sharia appears in Mauritania

The appearance of terrorist group Ansar al-Sharia on the streets of Nouakchott worries observers and moderate religious leaders.
Economy | 2013-06-26Algiers fights ‘boring’ label

Economic redevelopment and urban restoration are at the heart of a sweeping new plan to remake the Algerian capital.  

Elections | 2013-06-26Amazighi elected Libya congress chief

A member of Libya’s Amazigh community on Tuesday (June 25th) was elected head of the General National Congress (GNC), AFP reported. Independent Zuwar…
Terrorism | 2013-06-26Oran conference warns of Libya terrorism

The on-going security crisis in Libya topped talks at the Global Counter-Terrorism Forum in Oran, which wrapped up on Tuesday (June 25th)….
Human Rights | 2013-06-26UN rapporteur visits Morocco

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on human trafficking visited Rabat, Casablanca and Tangier to assess the magnitude of the problem in the kingdo…
Education | 2013-06-26Libya, UNICEF sign education accord

Libya signed an agreement the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Tuesday (June 25th) to improve basic education in the country….
Human Rights | 2013-06-26EU urges Tunisia reform

Tunisia will receive an additional 40 million euros from the European Union in 2013, Ansa reported. European Commission President José Manuel Barroso…
Sports | 2013-06-26Morocco reach Mediterranean Games final

Morocco beat Libya 3-1 on Tuesday (June 25th) to reach the Mediterranean Games football final in Mersin. Event hosts Turkey defeated Tunisia 2-0 in t…