Morocco-Rwanda health cooperation

Who are the “Islamists” in the Arab Spring?

In the context of the Arab Spring, the use of the term “Islamism” is very common. The new political elites throughout the North Africa, commonly referred to as the “Islamists”, often talk of replacing the old and more or less authoritarian secular regimes in the Middle East. Journalists also use the term quite excessively and […]

Arrest of Algerian veteran journalist Saad Bouakba, latest episode in crackdown on dissent

The detention of Saâd Bouakba, one of Algeria’s most respected journalists, marks a new chapter in the country’s escalating campaign against independent voices.  Bouakba, 79, was placed in pre-trial detention on Nov 27, after being accused of defamation and “insulting historical symbols of the state,” which he denied.  The charges have been described as bogus […]

Morocco on way to revamp health sector

Morocco is forging ahead with the upgrade of its health sector in tandem with the generalization of health insurance as the country’s ministerial council, held Wednesday under the chairmanship of King Mohammed VI- adopts a new draft law to improve health services. The new law aims to improve health governance at all levels and create […]