Libya: A Human Rights Activist Elected Prime Minister

Ali Zeidan, a human rights lawyer and activist, was elected by the 200-strong Libyan General Congress as Interim Prime Minister for a transitional period of about 18 months. Ali Zeidan, who was supported by the Liberal block within the Libyan Congress led by the National Forces Alliance of Mahmoud Jibril, won 93 votes while his […]

Algeria: France Toughens Study Visa Requirements

Algerians wishing to study in France have seen conditions to get a visa toughened as the French general consulate in Algiers imposes payment of at least 30 per cent of hotel bookings in advance. Student associations in the North African country have slammed the decision, which they deem discriminatory as the same decision has not […]

No Resignation after Deadly Train Derailment in Morocco

Pressure is mounting on social media on the government to identify the causes of the train derailment that took place last Tuesday causing 7 deaths and 125 injuries. So far, no one resigned on the backdrop of the accident. Some MPs criticized Morocco’s rail operator (ONCF) and held it responsible for the accident that took […]