Algeria: AI Decries Lack of Freedom & Continued Repression

Amnesty International has denounced the lack of freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association in Algeria, deploring the arbitrary arrest and detention of journalists and activists. In its annual review of the situation of Human rights in the MENA region, AI said the Algerian authorities maintained a de facto ban on protests in the capital, […]

Morocco prepares carbon tax to cut emissions

The Moroccan government is considering a carbon tax and plans to release a road map for its implementation next year to meet its climate goals, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OCDE) said. Morocco has an ambitious target to reduce emissions by 45.5% by 2030 relative to 2010 and to net zero by 2050. […]

Morocco’s Atlas Lions Cruise to Arab Cup Final with 3-0 Win Over UAE

Morocco’s A’ national football team has qualified for the final of the Arab Cup (Qatar 2025), after it defeated the United Arab Emirates 3-0 in the semi-final match held on Monday at Khalifa International Stadium in Al Rayyan. The goals for the Atlas Lions were scored by Karim El Berkaoui (28’), Aschraf El Mahdioui (83’), […]