Politics
Somali instability worries Maghreb neighbours
2009-11-05
As radical groups in Somalia grow in power, new concerns are mounting in the Maghreb about how to keep young people from adopting extremist ideologies.
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Algerian police thwart possible attack on military site
2009-11-02
Algerian security forces disrupted a planned suicide or car bombing attack on military facilities in Constantine, Echorouk reported on Sunday (Novemb...
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UN investigates modern-day slavery in Mauritania
2009-11-02
A United Nations mission will be in Mauritania through November 4th to evaluate slavery practices in the country, ANI and Journal Tahalil reported on...
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Morocco hosts Forum for the Future
2009-11-02
Representatives of G8 and MENA nations, the EU, the Arab League and other international organisations opened the 6th Forum for the Future on Monday (...
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Mauritanian president, journalists' union discuss reform
2009-11-02
The Mauritanian Journalists Union executive board met with President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz on Sunday (November 1st) in Nouakchott to discuss obstac...
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Libya launches electronic services portal
2009-11-02
In an effort to implement e-government measures, Libya on Saturday (October 31st) inaugurated a national electronic services website, PANA reported....
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Aspiring suicide bomber surrenders in Algeria
2009-11-01
A would-be al-Qaeda suicide bomber surrendered to Algerian authorities last week in Batna, Liberte reported on Friday (October 30th). Abu abd El-Sami...
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EU leaders pursue illegal immigration accord with Libya
2009-11-01
European government leaders on Friday (October 30th) called on the European Commission and the EU presidency to work more closely with Libya to stem...
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US Secretary Clinton arrives in Morocco for G-8, MENA forum
2009-11-01
Morocco and current G-8 chair Italy will host the 6th Forum for the Future on Monday (November 2nd) in Marrakech. US Secretary of State Hillary Clint...
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Kadhafi family, media matters dominate Libyan blogs
2009-10-30
Libyan bloggers this week talked about attempts to ban Facebook, the new responsibilities of Seif al-Islam al-Kadhafi, and freedom of the press.
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Mauritania seeks terror suspect's extradition from Niger
2009-10-30
Mauritania on Thursday (October 29th) officially asked Niger to extradite an important terror suspect, PANA reported. Taghi Ould Youssouf allegedly p...
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Kabylie terrorist ambush claims another victim
2009-10-30
The terrorist attack on Algerian workers in Tizi-Ouzou last week claimed another victim on Thursday (October 29th), Tout sur l'Algerie reported. The...
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Spain pledges support to Mauritania
2009-10-30
Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero on Wednesday (October 28th) assured visiting Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz of his...
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Mauritanian press freedom a priority for new president
2009-10-30
Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz met with a delegation from Reporters without Borders (RSF) during his first state visit to France this...
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Libya launches national reconciliation programme
2009-10-30
Under a new national reconciliation initiative set to begin on November 1st, Libya will provide compensation to victims of repression, PANA reported...
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Morocco, Libya sign co-operation agreements
2009-10-28
A set of agreements inked last week in Rabat tightened ties between Morocco and Libya.
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Tunisia opposition wins quarter of Parliament seats
2009-10-27
In elections held on Sunday, opposition candidates won a record-breaking 53 seats in Tunisia's Parliament.
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Palestinian president visits Morocco
2009-10-27
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas arrived in Morocco on Monday (October 26th), MAP reported. Abbas will hold bilateral talks with King Mohammed VI...
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Wanted Mauritanian terrorist caught in Niger
2009-10-27
Security services in Niger earlier this month arrested a high-profile Mauritanian terror suspect, Journal Tahalil quoted security services as saying...
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Ben Ali wins fifth term, retains legislative majority
2009-10-26
Tunisian voters re-elected President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and reaffirmed the ruling party's parliamentary mandate.
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Algerian security services dismantle 3 terror networks
2009-10-26
Algerian security services recently dismantled several terrorist support networks and made dozens of arrests, Echorouk reported on Sunday (October 25...
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Algeria, UK to sign defence accord
2009-10-26
After four years of intense negotiations, Algeria and the UK are expected to sign a defence co-operation agreement during a two-day Algiers visit beg...
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Mauritania, France launch joint military exercises
2009-10-26
French and Mauritanian army troops began joint training exercises in Atar, Nouakchott daily ANI reported on Sunday (October 25th). The military-co-op...
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EU pressed to reach immigration agreement with Libya
2009-10-26
As the European Union prepares to hold its Brussels summit on Wednesday (October 29th), France and Italy are asking the EU and Libya to reach an acco...
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UN to return last Mauritanian refugees from Senegal
2009-10-26
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) will soon repatriate the last remaining Mauritanian refugees from Senegal, the UN news agency announced...
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