Morocco's draft road law angers professional drivers
09/09/2008
Professional drivers in Morocco are indignant that the road law to be debated by Parliament this month ignores their suggestions.Continue...
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Mauritanians welcome change of pace during Ramadan
09/09/2008
During the holy month of Ramadan, Mauritanians are enjoying more free time, lower food prices and a sense of spiritual richness.Continue...
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Moroccan blogger sentenced to prison for criticising king
09/09/2008
A Moroccan court sentenced political blogger Mohamed Erraji to jail for disrespecting King Mohammed VI, AFP reported on Monday (September 8th). Erraj...Continue...
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France sets trial date for Tunisia bombing suspects
09/09/2008
A Paris anti-terror court will try three men in January of 2009 for complicity in the deadly 2002 synagogue bombing on Tunisia's Djerba island, AP re...Continue...
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Terrorist surrenders in Algiers, reveals al-Qaeda's Ramadan plot
09/09/2008
A terrorist surrendered to authorities in Algiers on Monday (September 8th) and disclosed detailed plans for al-Qaeda attacks during Ramadan, Echorou...Continue...
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Arab League seeks consensus with African Union over Mauritania coup
09/09/2008
The Arab League is seeking to reach a consensus with the African Union to resolve the current crisis in Mauritania, Secretary-General Amr Moussa said...Continue...
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Algeria plans new cybercrime laws
09/09/2008
The Algerian cabinet will examine a new cybercrime bill before the end of the year, El Khabar reported on Tuesday (September 9th). The bill criminali...Continue...
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Morocco to fight youth illiteracy with EU grant
09/09/2008
Morocco will receive 17m euros from the European Union to reduce illiteracy by 3% a year and improve the quality and efficiency of the government's l...Continue...
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Brazilian company to build Constantine bridge
09/09/2008
Brazilian company Andrade Gutierrez won a 150m euro contract for the construction of a new bridge in Constantine, 400 km east of Algiers, La Tribune...Continue...
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Airbus to open factory in Tunisia
09/09/2008
European plane-maker Airbus plans to open a factory for parts in Tunisia, the international press reported on Tuesday (September 9th). The informatio...Continue...
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Gulf firm to invest $800m in Morocco tourist project
09/09/2008
Gulf Holding Company (GHC) will develop an $800m mixed-use project at the Royal Resort Cap Malabata project near Tangiers, the Arab press reported on...Continue...
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Beijing Paralympics: Maghreb men dominate shot put
09/09/2008
Algerian Karim Bettina won the gold in men's shot put with a throw of 10.86m setting a new world record on Monday (September 8th) at the 13th Paralym...Continue...
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