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US rejects ex- Algerian FM’s appointment as head of UN Special Envoy to war-torn Libya

The United States has opposed the choice of former Algerian foreign minister Ramtane Lamamra as UN Special Envoy to crisis-hit neighboring Libya to replace Lebanese Ghassan Salame, who resigned in March. A UN diplomat who asked not be named because not allowed to speak on the matter told AFP that during Wednesday UN closed session […]

Tamazight Windows: Good News for North Africa Berbers

The newest version of Microsoft Operating system Windows 8, which has generated a lot of buzz in the IT industry, offers to the Berber-speaking populations across North Africa (Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and Libya) the possibility of using their personnel computers in their native spoken language. A preview of Windows 8, to be officially launched in […]

Tindouf Camps: One Person Killed in Protests against Polisario leadership

At least one person was killed and several others were wounded in clashes between protesters from Oulad Tidrarine tribe and armed militiamen of the separatist movement.   These deadly clashes occurred during a ceremony attended by the leaders of the Algeria-backed separatist group. The Polisario militias responded violently to stone-throwing by angry demonstrators, resulting in […]