religious co-existence

U.S. report decries deteriorating human rights situation & growing repression in Algeria

The human rights situation in Algeria deteriorated in 2023 due to increased repression and violation of the freedoms of expression, press, assembly, and association, says the U.S State Department in its latest annual country report on the human rights situation in Algeria. The report cites documented cases of torture, arbitrary arrests, and inhuman treatment of […]

Morocco exempts military industry operators from corporate tax

In a latest measure to spur the defense industry, the Moroccan government adopted a decree exempting investors from corporate tax. The tax break will benefit manufacturers of defense equipment, weapons, and ammunition, the spokesman for the government said following a cabinet meeting. In June, the government approved a bill to set up two industrial acceleration […]

Mauritania: Journalist arrested in wake of Presidential election released

Prominent Mauritanian journalist Ahmedou Ould Wedia was freed Monday after spending nearly two weeks in jail. He had been abducted on July 4 in the wake of late June Presidential elections. Ould Wedia was ordered free by West Nouakchott public prosecutor, Le360.ma reports. Reporter at private television channel “Morabitoune”, Ahmedou Ould Wedia is also an […]