Algeria: The press freedom climate has changed for the worse

Two weeks after the imprisonment of a high-profile Algerian journalist, a former reporter has been sentenced to prison for his online commentary, cementing fears that Algeria’s new president is on track to match his predecessor’s record of enacting restrictive policies toward the press even as he has promised democratic reforms, comments the New York-based Committee […]

Libya: Enough reserves for 4years, Central Bank

Despite the situation in Libya, analysts and politicians have defended that the country’s economy will be able to resist to the violence and political crisis for almost 5years. Libya is heavily dependent on oil and most of the goods that it consumes are imported but there are believes that it has enough reserves to keep […]

Morocco mourns Abdelhadi Belkhayat, a legendary voice

Morocco has lost one of its most cherished artistic figures with the passing of Abdelhadi Belkhayat, a towering voice who shaped generations and left an indelible mark on the musical and emotional memory of the nation. His departure, mourned with deep sorrow across the country and beyond, marks the end of an era for Moroccan […]