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Algeria’s anti-Moroccan rhetoric masks resounding domestic failures

In recent months, Algerian state media and pro-regime commentators have intensified their rhetoric against Morocco, using the aftermath of the 2023 High Atlas earthquake as a political tool in a failed attempt to undermine the kingdom’s international profile. The new propaganda strategy lies in contrasting Morocco’s post-quake reconstruction efforts with its advanced preparations for hosting […]

Libya to launch e-visa platform to attract tourists, foreign workers

The Libyan Committee for granting electronic visas to foreigners has announced plans to launch an e-visa system in view of attracting tourists and foreign workers to the North African country, ‘Libya Observer’ reports. The Committee, the local media notes, met Sunday January 21 and agreed on the necessity to activate and launch the electronic work […]

Egypt: Interior Ministry Bashed for Using Children as ‘Informants’

Egyptians have criticized an interior ministry’s cartoon in which the police urges children to report suspicious activities and ‘bad guys’ without referring to parents. A cartoon launched by the interior ministry late last month has drawn criticism from the public that deemed the content dangerous. The call on children to have complete trust and cooperate […]