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Algeria: International community decries human rights oppression & persecution of militants

The Algerian people continue to suffer from the growing suppression of freedom of expression, association, and peaceful Assembly, forcing political opponents to flee abroad, while thousands pro-democracy protesters have been jailed by the military regime which has managed so far to weaken the popular Hirak movement. Fourteen human rights organizations, in addition to Human Rights […]

S&P upgrades Morocco’s rating to stable

S&P Global Ratings agency maintained Morocco’s ratings at BBB-/A-3 while upgrading its outlook from negative to stable. The stable outlook reflects expectation that fiscal consolidation will continue over the next few years, which will help stabilize debt. “We could raise the rating if budgetary consolidation prospects materially improve or the ongoing transition toward a more […]

Thousands of children to die in Sudan refugee camps by year’s end, UN warns

The UN agencies have sounded the alarm over the devastating impact the crisis in Sudan is having on young lives, with over 1,200 children having died in refugee camps since May, succumbing to suspected measles and malnutrition. These statistics come amidst an ominous warning issued by the United Nations, saying that thousands more, including vulnerable […]