Local elected officials and civil society activists in the Sahara, Morocco’s southern provinces, shouted out against the recent provocation by a dozen separatist agents in Laayoune who declared the setting up of a pro-Polisario entity. Abusing the atmosphere of freedoms and human rights in Morocco, the separatist group instigated acts, violating Morocco’s penal code. The […]
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Algeria: Opposition, civil society groups demand Presidential election in six-month time
A group Algerian opposition parties and civil society groups Saturday demanded authorities to hold election in six months as the North African gradual inches towards constitutional vacuum with interim President’s mandate ending July 9. Gathered under the National Forum for Dialogue, the participants reportedly called for “free and pluralistic” elections” overseen by an independent body. […]
Morocco’s Civil Society Boasts 130,000 Associations
The existence of 130,000 civil society association is reflective of the dynamism of the fabric of Morocco’s civil society and human rights, Secretary General of the national human rights council, Mohamed Sebbar said. The figure shows the importance of partnerships forged between the state and the civil society, he said at an event held at […]
Mauritania Civil Society Gets Over $ 9 Mln EU Backing
Mauritania has agreed to work with European Union to boost their cooperation in the fields of civil society governance, social development, culture, sport, youth & security. Under the agreement, the EU has pledged to give the impoverished West African nation $ 9.4 million to help develop government policies in combating poverty, promoting good governance, supporting […]



