Momentum grows for a Libyan return to monarchy
Amidst ongoing political gridlock, the conversation of a Libyan return to monarchy gains momentum, according to Al Arab. Since 2016,...
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Italy dispels allegations of support for Polisario Front
Algeria has interpreted the recent report of Italy opening a consulate in Tindouf as a show of support for Algeria’s...
Algeria and Portugal attempt to improve relations and trade
Algeria is reaching out to its neighbours in the region to seek new alliances against terrorism and illegal immigration, even...
Mauritania’s Ruling Party Triumphs in Contested Polls
Food shortages are the latest worry for many Tunisians in a country with a spiralling economy and an autocratic president...
Tunisian students face prison for song criticizing police
Following a recent crackdown on freedom of speech in Tunisia, two students were recently detained without bail over a satirical...
Mauritania Ruling Party Wins Contested Elections
Ghazouani's party keeps control, while focus now shifts to his own presidential bid in 2024 The ruling party in Mauritania...
Morocco to intervene in Libyan crisis, meeting planned
Morocco will host a meeting of the Libyan steering committee to prepare for elections on which hopes are pinned on...
Tunisia’s Ghannouchi Detention Shifts Focus
Tunisian president’s purge of journalists, writers, activists and anyone who dares to comment about his style of governance might be...
Clashes in Libya leave three dead, security forces deployed
Despite continuous calls from the UN and western governments for the Libyan elite to move forward on elections - and...
Libya: Bashagha replaced in bid to gain access to finances
Libya’s eastern-based parliament voted on May 16th to replace Fathi Bashagha as prime minister, its spokesperson said, after he failed...
Mauritania Election Crisis: Opposition Alleges Rigging
Tensions are brewing in Mauritania threatening regional stability, following elections which opposition groups are claiming has been rigged. Mauritanian opposition...
US insists on Legal Framework for Libya’s Elections
American officials continue to bang the drum about a legal framework needed for Libya's warlords if they genuinely seek to...
Mauritania Vote: President’s 2nd Term?
In Mauritania, legislative and local elections are being held on Saturday 13 May. The campaign ended on the evening of...
Tunisia Union Stands Strong on IMF Loan
May day speeches in Tunisia didn't produce any great surprises as the blame game continues in Tunisia with the biggest...
Tunisia: Ennahda chief jailed, Saied denies “political” slur
The unrelenting purge of anyone in Tunisia who doesn't support its incumbent dictator Kais Saeid continues to shock the international...
