Mine victims want special status, better health care
26/01/2007
Three million of the 11 million land mines laid by the French Army during the war for independence are still buried along Algeria's borders. Victims of these mines are demanding special status from the Algerian government, along with better payments and health care.Continue...
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Ministers agree to establish water monitoring centre
26/01/2007
Tunisian, Libyan and Mauritanians minister agreed to establish a centre to monitor water resources and help devise strategies to combat fresh water shortages.Continue...
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Moroccans observe Achoura rituals
26/01/2007
Achoura celebrations began last week in Morocco with prayers, games, toys and food abounding throughout the region. Many of the traditions during this maintain the social relationships that distinguish the region's society.Continue...
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Tunisia's tourism receipts reach highest ever growth
26/01/2007
Central bank figures show that tourism proceeds in Tunisia posted a 6.3% growth in 2006, reaching $2.11 billion, which meets government expectations....Continue...
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Tunisia's Ben Ali orders partial government reshuffle
26/01/2007
Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali ordered a partial government reshuffle after meeting with Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi on Thursday (J...Continue...
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Maghreb ministerial trade council wraps up in Tunis
26/01/2007
The work of the 8th Maghreb Ministerial Trade Council ended Thursday (January 25th) in Tunis. The meeting, which included trade ministers of Algeria,...Continue...
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Finnish Parliament speaker expected in Morocco
26/01/2007
Finnish Parliament Speaker Paavo Lipponen is expected to arrive on Friday (January 26th) in Rabat for a five-day visit, Le Matin daily reports. Lippo...Continue...
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Maghreb lawyers attend Arab youth lawyers gathering in Amman
26/01/2007
Youth lawyers from Arab countries -- including Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco and Mauritania -- are participating in the 3rd Conference of the Asso...Continue...
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Tunisian president meets with ISESCO director-general
26/01/2007
Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali met with Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) Director-General Abdulaziz Oth...Continue...
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Telecommunications penetration rate in Morocco rises to 57.8% in 2006
26/01/2007
The telecommunication penetration market rate in Morocco has continued to rise, reaching 57.78% for both mobile and land lines in 2006, according to...Continue...
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Netherlands's IFFR to feature Mauritanian director
26/01/2007
The 36th International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) opened Wednesday (January 24th). Mauritanian filmmaker Abdurahmane Sissako is one of the IFFR's...Continue...
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Tunisia loses to Germany at World Handball Championship
26/01/2007
Tunisia's national handball team lost to Germany, 28-35, on Thursday (January 25th) in the World Handball Championship main round Group 1 Day 2 match...Continue...
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Mauritania-Europe Friendship Semi-marathon to be held on Saturday
26/01/2007
The 3rd Mauritania-Europe Friendship Semi-marathon will be held on Saturday (January 27th) in Nouakchott. The race is expected to draw about 800 runn...Continue...
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