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AI Lambasts Algeria for “Hostility” to Refugees & Migrants

Amnesty International has rebuked Algeria over its deplorable human rights record smeared by continuing discrimination against refugees and migrants. In its annual report, the international rights watchdog noted that Algeria failed to improve on human rights at all levels, registering degrading treatment of migrants by Algerian authorities. “Arbitrary arrests, unjustified restrictions, prosecution of members of […]

Doing Business in the MENA Region: Going the SMART Way?

Doing business in North Africa seems to be very challenging and still largely for the intrepid. The World Bank’s annual survey ‘Doing Business’ provides data on the relative easiness (or difficulty) of running a business around the world. A high ranking on the ease of doing business index means the regulatory environment is more conducive […]

Morocco breaks heat record in August

Several Moroccan regions witnessed a heat wave topping 50C as in the coastal city of Agadir, weather monitoring authorities said. The heat wave was felt across the country with the highest impact in central and southern Morocco where towns traditionally known for mild summer weather such as Essaouira recorded 48C. Agadir broke the country’s record […]