Ghannouchi of Ennahda movement

Morocco Foils Smuggling Attempt of 2.6 Tons of Cannabis

Moroccan police of the city of Fez intercepted on Wednesday 2.6 tons of cannabis packed aboard a Morocco-registered truck.   The 35-year old driver was arrested with the illicit cargo at a local gas station. A probe is underway to determine the possible links between this smuggling operation and international drug-trafficking networks.   This drug-busting […]

Algeria shuts down Saudi Al Arabiya channel

Algeria has retrieved the accreditation of the Saudi state-owned Al Arabiya channel, claiming it airs fake news. The Algerian Ministry of Communication said in a statement the move was motivated by “the non-respect by this channel of the rules of professional ethics” and “its recourse to disinformation and manipulation.” It is unclear what the fake […]

“Historical” trial opens with ex-Guinea military ruler blamed for 2009 stadium massacre

Former Guinean president and military ruler Moussa Dadis Camara and 10 other men are set to face trial for a 2009 stadium massacre that saw the killing of 150 people and mass rape of more than 100 women by the country’s security forces. According to a report by a United Nations-mandated international commission, on 28 […]