Morocco Stands out in Africa for Sustainable Ocean Management

Morocco was distinguished as the second best performing African country for the quality of its sustainable management of ocean resources, the US-based National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS) said in a recent report. Morocco came after Seychelles and was followed by Egypt in the Ocean Health Index issued by the NCEAS while Democratic […]

Islamic law and human rights: do they mix? (part II)

Muslim jurists can interpret Islamic law in a way that is consistent with international human rights law. Militants of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria have raised concern over the impact of a conservative interpretation of the Sharia (i.e. Islamic law). The jihadist group, which grew out of Al Qaeda in Iraq, proclaims itself […]

Turkey gets Algerian gas until 2024

Turkey’s Energy and Natural Resources Minister Taner Yildiz accompanied with a delegation is on a working visit to Algeria and was welcomed by Prime Minister Abdelmakek Sellal on his arrival. Issues discussed between the two counterparts ranged from economic cooperation and commercial ties. On the agenda of the Turkish minister also includes ways of opening […]