Morocco prepares for potential locust invasion

Morocco has taken precautionary measures to counter a potential locust attack after swarms have been noticed in the country’s south, emanating from the Sahel region. While the situation remains stable, authorities are monitoring the evolution of the swarms in the affected regions, while a response including pesticides have been prepared to counter a potential outbreak, […]

Geneva-based NGO alerts to legal anarchy in Tindouf Camps

A Geneva-based NGO has alerted to the legal anarchy prevailing in the Tindouf camps in Southwestern Algeria, where thousands of sahrawis live in dire conditions in tents or mud houses and depend mainly on international aid. The NGO, “Promotion du Développement Économique et Social” (PDES), pointed out in its statement at the General Debate on […]

Tunisia: Parliament Approves Anti-Corruption Law

Tunisian parliament Wednesday took a strong stand against corruption and encouraged whistle-blowers to denounce the malpractice, one of the country’s economy challenges. A large majority (145) of the 217 lawmakers approved the bill, encouraging, in article 17, whistleblowers and civil servants to come forward. The law also promises reward to anyone whose action may lead […]