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Algerian, Moroccan pilgrims take swipe at hosting conditions in Mecca

Several pilgrims from Morocco and neighboring Algeria have voiced their concerns about accommodation and food at their various hotels as they embark on the annual religious ritual of Hajj in the holy city of Mecca. Algerian pilgrims from the city of Oran, Huffpost Maghreb reports, demanded the organizing committee of the gigantic religious event to […]

Morocco mulls military industry zones

The Moroccan government is considering the creation of defense industry zones as the country seeks to reduce its dependence on imports and create local military industry clusters. The statement was made by minister delegate in charge of national defense Abdellatif Loudiyi who told members of Parliament that the government was considering creating military industry zones […]

Tunisia’s leading party slams military court trial of blogger

Ennahdha, the largest party in the Tunisian legislature, Tuesday slammed the condemnation of a prominent blogger by a military court following a lawsuit lodged by the office of President Kais Saied for defamation. Slim Jebali, a famous blogger in Tunisia was hauled Monday into prison after appearing before Kef military court after four lawsuits were […]