In Independence Day speech, Bouteflika supports army and reform
06/07/2007
In a speech on Algeria's National Day, President Abdelaziz Bouteflika voiced his support for the army and stressed the country's need for institutional reform. Notably absent was any discussion of a proposed constitutional referendum, a question that has already kept Algerians waiting more than a year.Continue...
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Algeria's 2007 Bac shows highest passing rate since independence
06/07/2007
Results in Algeria's 2007 baccalaureate exams show the highest passing rate (53.27%) since the country’s independence 45 years ago.Continue...
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Magharebia behind the scenes at the Star Academy Maghreb finale
06/07/2007
The first season of popular Star Academy Maghreb came to a close last Friday (June 29th), in a star-studded evening filled with entertainment and suspense. Magharebia spoke with the show's contestants and producers, who talked about the gamble of Star Academy, and the show's future.Continue...
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Bomb attack in Algeria targets Tizi-Ouzou governor
06/07/2007
A bomb exploded on Thursday (July 5th) near the car of the Tizi-Ouzou governor Hocine Mazouz, without harming him, but wounding a policeman, Reuters...Continue...
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Morocco signs agreement to prevent illegal immigration of minors
06/07/2007
Morocco and the autonomous government of Catalonia have agreed on a 1.3m euro preventative programme to curb the illegal migration of minors and prom...Continue...
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Moroccan government signs agreements to compensate victims of former regime
06/07/2007
The Moroccan government signed three conventions that will compensate victims of human rights abuses during the rule of King Hassan II. The first, s...Continue...
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French agency to increase aid to Morocco to 150m euros
06/07/2007
The French Development Agency (AFD) will increase its aid to Morocco to 150m euros in the period 2007-2009, AFD's CEO Jean-Michel Severino told repor...Continue...
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Three Moroccans qualify for Rabat Futures semis
06/07/2007
Three Moroccans have qualified for the semi-finals of Morocco's F4 Futures tennis tournament in Rabat. In the three all-Moroccan quarterfinals on Thu...Continue...
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Morocco ranks second at Arab youth rhythmic gymnastics championship in Cairo
06/07/2007
Morocco ranked second at the Arab youth rhythmic gymnastics championship, held June 28th to July 6th in Cairo. The Moroccan gymnasts won 5 medals, in...Continue...
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Tunisia's junior handball team beats Sweden in friendly
06/07/2007
Tunisia's junior handball team beat Sweden 28-23 in a friendly game played Wednesday (July 4th) in Grombalia, as part of the two teams' warm-up for t...Continue...
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