Maghreb news 2013-08-26
Magharebia Protests | 2013-08-26 Tunisians demand end to political stalemate Tunisia's political crisis rages on after the opposition rejects Ennahda's proposals. Media | 2013-08-26 Libya thinkers blacklisted online The prevailing lack of security in Libya is...
Traffickers profit from closed Morocco-Algeria border
For contraband traders, business is booming. But as one Kenitra activist says, a fight against smuggling is a fight against terrorism. In towns along the closed border between Morocco and Algeria, the smuggling of fuel, goods and people is often a family business. Yet...
Sahara / Sahel crisis : Mali: Jihadist Groups Merge
Two groups that fought in Mali earlier this year and carried out the deadly twin suicide bombings in Niger in May have become one to fight back against what they called the "crusader campaigns" of France and its allies against Muslims. Three months after they carried...
Saudi Arabia, Morocco seek to strengthen trade ties
Riyadh, Asharq Al-Awsat—On Sunday, the Saudi–Moroccan Investment Forum will be held in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Jeddah. The forum is expected to enjoy wide participation from Saudi and Moroccan investors, as well as government officials...
Algeria Thwarts Terrorist Attacks
Algerian security forces have recently thwarted several terrorist attacks on security headquarters and other government buildings carried out by groups affiliated with al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM). Through these operations, AQIM is trying to lift a siege...
Libya Moving From Arab Spring To Arab Winter
ARAB SPRING – ARAB WINTER Already dubbed 'Arab Winter', the unrealistic hopes and aspirations of 2011's Arab Spring are rapidly being replaced by civil tension and fear, as we witness the breakdown of the unified nation state in country after country across the Middle...
Maghreb news 2013-08-23
Magharebia Politics | 2013-08-23 Ennahda to meet Tunisia opposition "We are afraid of the Egyptian scenario," one Tunis resident said about the weeks-long political crisis gripping Tunisia. Terrorism | 2013-08-23 Algeria thwarts terrorist attacks Security forces from...
How does Mobile fit into your employer strategy?
Your Candidates Are Mobile What impact does Indeed Apply have on your talent acquisition process? The world has gone mobile and recruiting is no exception. Over 30% of Indeed’s job search traffic comes from mobile and millions of job seekers use Indeed’s Job Search...
Morocco names new acting finance minister
RABAT, Morocco (AP) Morocco's minister of agriculture has been appointed acting finance minister following the resignation of his predecessor. Prime Minister Abdelilah Benkirane appointed Aziz Akhennouch to the position, the state news agency reported Friday. He...
Middle East Interfaith Peace Activist, Dr. Romano, to Jerusalem
(WASHINGTON DC) - “Storm Over Morocco,” & “Love & Terror in the Middle East” by Dr. Frank Romano, author event: Wed., Sept. 11, 6:30 pm, Tmol Shilshom Bookstore Café, 5 Yoel Salomon St., Jerusalem. Storm Over Morocco is a true story which relates a daunting...