Egypt: Parliament approves a possible armed intervention in Libya

The Egyptian Parliament unanimously approved on Monday July 20 a possible armed intervention in Libya. MEPs reacted to the eastward advance of Libyan government forces. Egypt, which supports Marshal Khalifa Haftar’s camp, intends to “defend national security” in the face of the Government of National Accord (GNA). The Egyptian president had warned last Thursday that […]

Morocco: One year in prison for Salafist Abou Naim

Salafist Sheikh Abou Naim, known for his extremist stands, was sentenced on Friday April 3 to one year in prison and a $200 fine. He was indicted for inciting to hatred and violence and compromising public order after he challenged, in a video, the authorities’ decision to close mosques, part of a set of measures […]

Algeria: Chief of Ruling FLN Party Steps Down, Deepening Political Crisis

The Secretary-General of Algeria’s ruling National Liberation Front (FLN) Djamel Ould Abbes, 84, has resigned from his post, deepening the political crisis in the North African country wherein political leaders and military generals are fighting for power as the country’s aging and long-serving president is preparing to run for a controversial fifth term in office […]