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“Cultural and intellectual relations between Sub-Saharan Africa and the Greater Maghreb”, theme of Ramadan 5th religious lecture

King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, Prince Moulay Rachid and Prince Moulay Ismail, chaired, on Monday at the Royal Palace in Casablanca, the fifth religious lecture of the holy month of Ramadan 1445 AH. The lecture, on the theme of “Cultural and intellectual relations between Sub-Saharan Africa […]

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Algeria’sTebboune kicks off electoral campaign with blunders

Soon after announcing early elections on September 7, the civilian façade of the Algerian military regime kicked off his electoral campaign with an interview fraught with blunders, false promises, inflated economic figures, and political amateurism. Two sycophant journalists led the interview asking tailored questions to a president, who is faithful to a regime that made […]

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Sahara: International Crisis Group warns of risk of “broader conflict” if hostilities continue escalating

The International Crisis Group has warned that a gradual escalation of hostilities over the Sahara issue could spark a broader conflict in the region. The Algeria-backed Polisario group could launch more attacks on Moroccan territory, targeting foreign economic interests, says the Brussels-based think-tank in its assessment of serious global conflicts risks. The deadly attacks targeting […]

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Forced procreation unveils Polisario’s gruesome rights violations

Human Rights activists alerted at an international gathering in Geneva to the gruesome practice by the Polisario in forcing women held in the Tindouf camps in southwestern Algeria to procreate against their will. A Geneva based NGO that promotes economic and social development rights (PDES) launched the alert at the 55th session of the Human […]

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Violations of women’s rights in Tindouf Camps denounced in New York

The violations suffered by women at the hands of the Algeria-backed polisario separatists in the Tindouf camps were denounced during an event organized in New York by the International Network of Liberal Women (INLW). In a declaration adopted at the end of the event held on the sidelines of the 68th session of the UN […]

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Kabylia to proclaim independence on April 20 in New York

President of Kabylia’s provisional government (ANAVAD) Ferhat Mhenni said the independence of the Kabylia state from Algeria will be proclaimed on April 20 in New York, denouncing Algeria’s repression. “The Movement for the Self-determination of the Kabylia MAK and the Anavad assume their responsibility towards Kabylia, whether towards the prisoners or those sentenced to death […]

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Tunisians struggle with inflation as Ramadan starts

Once a month of joy and celebration, Ramadan this year has put the finances of ordinary Tunisians on strain as inflation bites, coupled with a shortage of basic goods and rampant unemployment. Tunisia’s February inflation was at 7.5% with prices set to further surge due to the high demand on foodstuff, particularly during the fasting […]

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Geneva: Polisario militia should be held accountable for war crime of child soldier recruitment

The Algeria-backed armed militia of Polisario should be prosecuted for war crimes committed by recruiting child soldiers in blatant violation of international humanitarian law and the Geneva Convention. At a meeting held Thursday on the sidelines of the ongoing 55th session of UN Human Rights Council, participants urged the international community to take firm action […]

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EU plans €210 million in aid to Mauritania to curb migrants’ flows

The European Union is planning to offer 210 million euros to help Mauritania curb illegal migration to the Canary Islands, which reported a record number of arrivals last year. The batch includes €60 million to be allocated to migration management, the Financial Times reported. The rest will be invested in security, economic development, and humanitarian […]

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Algeria wants a so-called “United Maghreb” without Morocco

After destroying the initial five-state Maghreb Union, Algeria has brought together cash-strapped Tunisia and war-torn Libya in a bid to create a new regional union. Mauritania has faced pressure to join the threesome of authoritarian regimes facing bleak economic and social stability prospects. As it continues to pedal towards autocracy, Tunisia under President Kais Saied […]