School enrolment dip reveals broad changes in Tunisian population
17/09/2008
A decline in elementary school enrolments this year is a visible indicator of Tunisia's ageing population and falling birth rate. Although student-teacher ratios are improving, current pension schemes and incentives to have children are coming under scrutiny.Continue...
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Moroccan government seeking ways to support middle class
17/09/2008
The Moroccan government has announced plans to establish a committee dedicated to furthering the development of the middle class. Rising costs of living have steadily eroded this stabilising sector of society.Continue...
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Power outages plague fasting Algerians
17/09/2008
Ramadan in Algeria is often punctuated by power outages, leaving many to break their fast in the dark. Sonelgaz officials promise a better supply next year.Continue...
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Algerian terrorist divulges operational secrets, prompts large security offensive
17/09/2008
Joint Algerian security forces have launched a large raking operation in the region of the Henine coastal municipality, 70km north of Tlemcen, follow...Continue...
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Bodies of 25 Malian immigrants found in Algerian desert
17/09/2008
The bodies of 25 would-be immigrants from Mali, including five women, were found in the desert 1,700 km south of Algiers, El Watan reported on Tuesda...Continue...
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Convicted Moroccan blogger awaits appellate court decision
17/09/2008
The verdict in the case of Moroccan blogger Mohamed Erraji will be rendered on Thursday (September 18th) by the Agadir appellate court, MAP reported....Continue...
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Italy, Tunisia discuss terrorism, economic co-operation
17/09/2008
Tunisian and Italian diplomats met Tuesday (September 16th) in Rome to discuss immigration, the fight against terrorism and economic co-operation, An...Continue...
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Mauritania reduces Nouakchott port tariffs
17/09/2008
Mauritania ruling junta leader General Mohamed Ould Abdelaziz ordered a reduction of the tariffs in the Port of Nouakchott on Tuesday (September 16th...Continue...
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World Bank, USDTA highlight Morocco's investment climate
17/09/2008
A meeting jointly organised by the World Bank and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) on Monday (September 15th) in Washington highlighted...Continue...
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Morocco builds thousands of low-cost housing units
17/09/2008
More than 22,000 low-cost housing units, half of which are currently under construction, will be built this year in Morocco, the Housing Ministry sai...Continue...
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Moroccan female paralympian wins third gold medal in Beijing
17/09/2008
Moroccan runner Sanaa Benhama won her third gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Paralympics in the women's 100m event on Tuesday (September 16th), setting...Continue...
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MCA, ESS seek replacement coaches
17/09/2008
Mouloudia Algiers have not yet decided on a replacement for Iraqi coach Ameur Djamil, club management said at a press conference on Tuesday (Septembe...Continue...
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