Bouteflika reaffirms commitment to national reconciliation
08/07/2008
In an address to the country's military on Saturday, Algerian President Bouteflika reiterated his commitment to national reconciliation. Analysts give their input on the significance of the speech.Continue...
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Seminar addresses youth violence in Tunisia
08/07/2008
Tunisian academics and officials participated in a seminar last week on the growing phenomenon of violence among youth. Young people in attendance said the proposed measures do not adequately address the problem.Continue...
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Press freedom group conducts Tunisia visit
08/07/2008
The Committee to Protect Journalists recently visited Tunisia to evaluate the current state of press freedom in the country. Despite a refusal by state media and government officials to meet with the delegation, the group will prepare a report to convey its findings.Continue...
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Algerian army kills terrorist in Khenchla
08/07/2008
Algerian troops killed one terrorist and injured another in a weekend operation in Boudekhane, Khenchela wilaya, El Khabar reported on Monday (July 7...Continue...
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Customs agents seize contraband shipments at Algiers port
08/07/2008
Algerian customs officials seized 8 shipping containers of contraband, Echourouk reported on Monday (July 7th). Customs officials said they received...Continue...
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Moroccan officials acquitted in election fraud case
08/07/2008
A Moroccan court acquitted four officials, including Rabat commune chairman and Popular Movement party MP Omar El Bahraoui, of attempting to influenc...Continue...
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Morocco opposes Dutch bill to ban dual nationality for Moroccans
08/07/2008
Moroccan Justice Minister Abdelwahed Radi and Foreign Minister Taib Fassi Fihri summoned Dutch ambassador Sjoerd Leenstra to Rabat Monday (July 7th)...Continue...
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Algeria opposition figures announce new political "alternative"
08/07/2008
Karim Tabou of Algeria's opposition party Socialist Forces Front (FFS), said a new movement will be presented on September 19th as "an alternative to...Continue...
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Tunisian government hikes fuel prices by 5.6%
08/07/2008
The Tunisian government decided Sunday (July 6th) to increase fuel prices in the country by an average of 5.6 % to offset the budget deficit, local a...Continue...
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Maghreb NGOs unite to combat illiteracy
08/07/2008
Maghreb NGOs will partner for a network to fight illiteracy, Algerian association IQRA announced Monday (July 7th) at a forum in Algiers, ANSA report...Continue...
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Algeria's AEC signs deal on world's largest desalinisation plant
08/07/2008
The Algerian Energy Company (AEC) and Singaporean Group Hyflux signed a contract Sunday (July 6th) for the construction of a sea water desalination p...Continue...
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Algeria aims to attract 2.5 million tourists per year
08/07/2008
Algeria aims to attract 2.5 million foreign tourists per year, Town Planning, Environment and Tourism Minister Cherif Rahmani said in an interview wi...Continue...
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USM Alger hires former WAC coach Fullone
08/07/2008
Argentina's Oscar Fullone will coach USM Alger for the upcoming season, El Watan reported on Tuesday (July 8th). His short-term contract with Wydad C...Continue...
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Moroccan international Safri signs with Qatari club
08/07/2008
Moroccan midfielder and English club Southampton captain Youssef Safri will move to the Qatar Sports Club, the BBC reported on Monday (July 7th). "Yo...Continue...
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Tunisian football officials condemn Radès rioting
08/07/2008
The Tunisian Football Federation issued a press release on Monday (July 8th) strongly condemning fans for "unsportsmanlike" behaviour after the Tunis...Continue...
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