Algerian law legalizing oppressive practices against journalists raises rights watchdogs alarm

After a series of arbitrary arrests and bogus charges against outspoken reporters, Algeria moved to institutionalize its crackdown on free speech through a law that makes muzzling the press a legal process. The law includes provisions forcing journalists to uncover their sources and bans receiving foreign funds, a charge that has been used to shutdown […]

Morocco’s King Sends Messages to Saudi, Kuwaiti Rulers

King Mohammed VI has addressed written messages to King Salman bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia and to Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah. The royal messages were handed over to the two Arab leaders in Riyadh on Sunday and in Kuwait city on Monday by Moroc-can Ministers of Foreign Affairs […]

Ghana dethrones South Africa to become Africa’s top gold producer

Ghana has reclaimed its top position as Africa’s premier gold producer, surpassing South Africa, after large-scale mining companies in the West African country increased gold production from 2.2 million ounces in 2012 to 3.08 million ounces last year. After a temporary setback in 2021 due to a sharp decline in output, Ghana has reclaimed its […]