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Algerian forces intervene to end infighting in Polisario-run Tindouf camps

Two tribes have taken arms against each other in the Polisario controlled Tindouf camps that led the military junta to call the Algerian army to the rescue on March 7. The news was relayed in different Moroccan media citing sources within the camps in south-Western Algeria where thousands have been denied their right to free […]

Tunisia : Government seeks IMF loan as strikes increase

Tunisian authorities are under pressure to reduce the hardship on the population as public protests continue to increase. The government said it is trying to convince the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for half a billion dollar loan in order to take the necessary actions. The looming elections could slow IMF’s decision. Finance Minister Ilyas Fakhfakh […]

Algeria: Parliament Speaker Bouchareb Resigns

Algerian parliament president Mouad Bouchareb has resigned on Tuesday, Ennahar TV reported. Three months after longtime President Abdelaziz Bouteflika resigned under pressure, Bouchareb has had a similar faith. He resigned under pressure of sustained protests seeking root-and-branch reform. Many pro-democracy activists believe that members of the old regime are still trying to cling to power. […]