Ecowas commission

Libya’s Qur’anic Schools Getting Stronger and Radicalized

As a result of the inability of state institutions to govern and control the country, Libya’s Qur’anic schools are forced to function on their own. Many citizens are concerned that the rising number of radical teachers and preachers will have a negative impact on their children. Along with the influx of international extremists who found […]

Algeria’s Mega Mosque Turns to Financial Black Hole

The giant mosque that is being built to stand as a hallmark of President Bouteflika’s legacy has come to represent all that is wrong with financial governance in Algeria. The mega project, initially launched with a price tag of $1 billion, has drawn funds exceeding $2 billion so far. The monument is becoming a black […]

Moroccan tomato exports under attack by Eurasian Union

Morocco’s competitiveness in agricultural exports have irked the Eurasian Economic Union whose members are pressuring Russia to halt importing tomatoes from the North African country. The Eurasian union of tomato exporters complains of what it deems as unfair competition from Moroccan counterparts whose produce is better and cheaper despite the distance. Fruit and vegetable associations […]