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Cornered Algerian regime prosecutes Hirak activists on “terrorism”, “conspiracy” charges

As if the use of excessive violence on the part of the security services in Algeria when arresting peaceful protesters was not enough, the authorities now seek to stiffen the penalties incurred by prosecuting them on terrorism and conspiracy charges. The increasing violence at the risk of causing a tragedy and civilian casualties and the […]

EBRD Lends Morocco €120 Mln For Water Conservation Project

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has lent Morocco €120 million to finance the Saïss Water Conservation Project that will help protect the country’s agricultural sector from the impact of climate change. The project, which includes the construction of irrigation infrastructure, is being supported by a co-financing grant of €32 million from the Green […]

Mauritania : ruling UPR dominates parliament

The ruling UPR party has emerged victorious in the second round of the legislative elections after winning more than 50% of the parliamentary seats. The elections have been criticized in several quarters and some opposition political parties preferred to boycott it. Tawassoul, a party participating for the first time, won majority of the seats among […]