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Morocco: Illegal immigration attempt thwarted, 29 arrested

Elements of the regional security of the northeastern city of Al Hoceima have foiled, Tuesday, an illegal immigration attempt and arrested 29 would-be immigrants, including a young girl and six minors, said a security source. This operation was conducted in coordination with the services of the Royal Gendarmerie at the coast of Al Hoceima, added […]

Algerian culture minister resigns after five died at concert

Algeria’s culture minister Meriem Merdaci announced her resignation following a deadly stampede at a concert in Algiers in which five people died and dozens were injured.   The resignation was accepted by Algeria’s interim president Abdelkader Bensalah after the accident that highlights Algeria’s lack of experience in smoothly managing crowds.   An investigation has been […]

Tunisians queue for basic commodities as shortages worsen

Queues have become a new reality in Tunisia which faces a shortage of fuel, sugar, rice, cooking oil, butter, semolina, bottled water and even coffee, local media reported. The shortage of fuel and foodstuff is the utmost reflection of the disarray the Tunisian economy faces as public debt widens to unsustainable levels and talks for […]