51st Munich Security Conference

Algeria: EuroMed Rights Calls for Democratic Transition; Respect of Human Rights

As Algerian demonstrations continue across the country demanding the departure of President Bouteflika at the end of his current mandate, EuroMed Rights has called on the Algerian authorities to respect the freedom of expression and the right to peaceful demonstration, as guaranteed by the Algerian Constitution and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights […]

Egypt seeks to lure $10B FDI in FY 2022-2023

Egypt is looking to attract $10 billion-foreign direct investments for the fiscal year 2022-2023, Arab Finance reports citing a report by the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development on the goals of the budget bill. The report says the government is also pursuing the creation of around 900,000 jobs annually to keep the unemployment rate […]

Morocco: Probe into fake news related to international drug trafficking case

The Prosecutor General’s Office at the Casablanca Court of Appeal launched a probe into fake news claiming the involvement of national figures and institutions in an international drug trafficking case. The probe was launched after posts on social media accused Moroccan figures and institutions of involvement in an international drug trafficking case. In this case, […]