Protests in Tindouf

Algeria: Journalist Ihsane El Kadi’s sentence increased to 7 years on appeal

Algerian journalist Ihsane El Kadi’s sentence has been increased to 7 years on appeal. Seven years in prison–with the possibility of release only after having served five of them–was the verdict handed down to Algerian journalist Ihsane El Kadi on Sunday. This marks the most severe sentence ever handed down to an Algerian journalist by […]

Tunisia Denies Existence of Jihadist Training Camps on its Soil

Tunisia has denied the news reported by French magazine “Marianne” alleging the existence of jihadist training camps on its soil. The Tunisian interior Ministry on Tuesday denied the news that was reproduced by some Tunisian media. “The internal security forces, in collaboration with the national army, closely monitor the border regions and are vigilant in […]

Morocco’s Palmeraie Industries & Services Launches Foam Producing Plant in Abidjan

The Moroccan Palmeraie Industries & Services group has launched the construction of a foam producing plant in the industrial zone of Ivorian capital city Abidjan. The future plant, named Uni Confort Côte d’Ivoire Dolidol, is situated in Yopougon and requires an investment of $125,000 (125 million MAD), Moroccan media L’Economiste reports. The plant to cover […]