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Algeria: Head of campaign team of presidential hopeful throws in towel

Retired General and candidate for the April presidential elections has lost the head of his campaign team, who accused the presidential hopeful of improvisation and ‘solo’ acting. Hmida Layachi, a journalist, announced on a facebook post that he was leaving his job as campaign chief of Ali Ghediri, a retired General and former director of […]

Morocco: Powerful earthquake death toll climbs to 822

At least 822 people were killed and 672 were wounded, including 205 in critical condition, in the powerful earthquake that rocked Friday night Morocco, according to an updated interior ministry toll. Casualty figures are expected to rise as the search continues and as rescuers reach remote areas. It is the strongest tremor to hit the […]

Jordan: We should be our own leaders, Abdullah tells MENA leaders at WEF

The World Economic Forum (WEF) on the Middle East and North Africa has opened in Jordan with King Abdullah II calling on the countries of the region to be their own leaders. “My friends, we would solve the problems of our region but only when we build on its strength. We cannot be sidetracked by […]