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Mauritania: International Handifestival in limbo

The 6th International Handifestival will be held from the 1st to the 4th of December in Nouakchott despite the financial difficulties confronting the organizers with less than 25% of the budget acquired. The event is organized by the ‘Nyellitaaré Légnol’ musical group managed by Mohamed Camara who also serves the president of the Mauritanian musicians. […]

Morocco Foils Smuggling of about 6 Tons of Cannabis at Guergarate; 2.2 tons at Tanger-Med

Moroccan authorities foiled on Monday another major drug smuggling operation at the Southern Guerguarate crossing point on the borders with Mauritania. A joint border control operation carried out by Moroccan Police and Customs Services has enabled to seize nearly six tons of cannabis in a transport truck heading to an African country. The illegal substance […]

Is Algeria Heading towards Economic & Political Crisis ?

As Algeria braces for another controversial presidential elections scheduled for next month with incumbent President Abdelaziz Bouteflika running for a fourth term, the country’s economic and social problems are building up with the drop in gas & oil output and revenues, heralding deep cracks in the country. According to Nourreddine Aït Laoussine, former CEO of […]