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Algeria arrests two journalists after critical report

Algeria arrested two journalists who reported about the discontent of an Algerian businesswoman at an event, in a new incident that shows the government’s zero tolerance towards dissent and press freedom. Sofiane Ghirous and Ferhat Omar of the news website “Algérie Scoop” were arrested for doing their job in zooming in on challenges facing women-led […]

Egypt: Senior military officer killed in roadside bomb in Sinai

An army colonel died Thursday in a roadside bomb attack in the restive Sinai province, reports say. The attack took place outside the city of Bir al-Abd and targeted an armored patrol vehicle in which the military commander was, The New Arab reports citing security and hospital officials. The attack killed five other soldiers also […]

Covid-19: Morocco gets over 302,000 Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine doses

Morocco has received more than 302,000 Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses. These vaccines have been donated by the United States through COVAX initiative. The big advantage of the J&J shot is that only one dose ensures complete inoculation. The US State Department confirmed this Sunday in a tweet the donation of 302,400 Johnson & Johnson […]