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AI urges Egypt to end reprisals against hunger-striking detainees

Amnesty International has called on Egyptian authorities to halt reprisals against prisoners at 10th of Ramadan Prison who have been protesting against their arbitrary detention through a hunger strike. The detainees began their strike in early January 2025, demanding the release of those held in pretrial detention for over six months, the right to outdoor […]

Morocco establishes eight marine protected areas to preserve coastal biodiversity

Morocco has officially established eight Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) along its Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts as part of its commitment to the global biodiversity framework, Energy Transition and Sustainable Development Minister Leila Benali announced Thursday at the opening of the 8th Sea Forum in El Jadida. The initiative aims to protect 10% of Morocco’s maritime […]

Algeria’s Chairman of AU Peace & Security Council Faces Accusations of Sexism & Discrimination

The winds of change are finally blowing on the African Union’s most powerful body, the Peace and Security Council, whose chairman is undergoing a probe after members of the body accused him of sexism and gender discrimination. The long-serving Smail Chergui of Algeria has been accused by women working at the council of discriminatory practices […]