Tunisia hands Muslim cleric 21-year in prison sentence on terrorism charges

A court in Tunisia has pressed multiple-year prison sentences against four people including a Muslim cleric known as the figurehead of terror cell, on terrorism charges, Webdo Tunis reports. The court ruling came from Tunis Court of First Instance. The prison sentences range from 1 year to 21. The imam of Douar Hicher, a town […]

Algeria’s political protests poised to grow as economic crisis bites

The glue holding Algeria together is no longer binding. The country’s finances have been hit hard by low oil prices and the regime is unable to buy social peace as the currency, the economy and public services crumble further fueling the pro-democracy protests known as the Hirak. Two years on, the flame of the Hirak […]

Morocco, EU Seek to Develop their Partnership through a Deep & Comprehensive FTA

The European Union and Morocco share the same determination to further develop their economic and trade partnership, notably through a deep and comprehensive free trade agreement.   This shared determination was expressed by European Commissioner for Trade, Phil Hogan, and Moroccan Minister of Industry & Trade Moulay Hafid Elalamy, at a meeting held Friday in […]