2009-07-03 In an effort to resume the stalled Manhasset talks over the disputed Sahara territory, Christopher Ross will mediate an informal meeting between Morocco and the Polisario.Continue...

2009-07-03 The Moroccan ministry of energy wants to increase energy consumption efficiency in the country. Several measures are being implemented.Continue...

2009-07-03 From Charles Aznavour and Warda in Carthage, to theatre spectacles in Hammamet and small classical music concerts, hundreds of summer festival season events offer something for every Tunisian taste.Continue...

2009-07-02 A new programme will provide Moroccan imams with a foundation of knowledge intended to harmonise religious instruction and counter extremism in the kingdom.Continue...

2009-07-02 Morocco is still ranked first among countries exporting cannabis resin, but a UN report shows that the area devoted to producing the drug is getting smaller.Continue...

2009-07-02 Music fans flock to Essaouira once again for the world-famous Gnaoua music festival.Continue...

2009-07-01 Four Moroccans, including three with Spanish citizenship, are in custody for allegedly planning to commit terrorist acts.Continue...

2009-07-01 Years after allegations of violence first arose, Cheb Mami will finally appear in a French court on Thursday. The Algerian media remains cautiously optimistic.Continue...

2009-07-01 Michael Jackson fans in the Maghreb countries share their sorrow with fans around the world. One newspaper reported the suicide of a grieving fan, and Magharebia found another who began a hunger strike when he heard the news.Continue...

2009-06-30 A Casablanca court's 3.5 million-dirham defamation ruling in favour of Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi has triggered the resentment of journalists across Morocco.Continue...

2009-06-30 Algeria has finally succeeded in its bid to secure the extradition of Abdelmoumen Khalifa, who stands accused of committing the country’s biggest-ever fraud. The decision has been the subject of much comment within Algeria.Continue...

2009-06-30 Mauritanian students call the first day of bac exams "easy"; teachers say it is the last year to take the test under the old educational system.Continue...

2009-06-29 Fatima Boujenah of the PAM became the youngest local council leader in Morocco, at just 21 years of age. Moroccans hope the unconventional appointment is evidence of broader political change.Continue...

2009-06-29 Over 30 businesses participated in the two-day International Recruitment and Human Resources Fair in Algiers. Organisers also set up a virtual job fair on the internet.Continue...

2009-06-29 Problems continue to plague the Tunisian journalists' union; Habib Chebbi's recent resignation may force the union to elect a new executive board.Continue...

2009-06-28 Mauritanians are voicing anger over last week's brazen daytime murder of an American NGO worker. Politicians and citizens decry the assassination of someone who was "trying to help young people".Continue...

2009-06-26 A recent video by al-Qaeda spokesman Abu Yahya al-Libi prompted many Algerian analysts to reject the terrorist group's manipulation of Algerian history.Continue...

2009-06-26 Fifteen Arab nations participated at a counter-terrorism conference this week in Tunisia. Delegates agreed that global co-operation is needed to fight a global crime.Continue...

2009-06-25 This year's Rabat Auteur Cinema Film Festival brings Arab stars Mahmoud Abdelaziz and Haifa Wehbe to the Moroccan capital. Twelve films from various countries will compete for honours.Continue...

2009-06-25 Thousands of rural area residents in Morocco have benefited from collaborative work between the Classic Rally of Morocco and the Happy Hour Association. The partnership helped many children return to school.Continue...

2009-06-24 The Iranian government is addressing a large-scale political crisis prompted by the June 12th elections. Experts in the Maghreb point to the role of the internet in mobilising support for the opposition.Continue...

2009-06-24 A young Moroccan girl received the highest marks on this year's bac exams. Houda Abrarou tells Magharebia how she got there.Continue...

2009-06-23 The president of NGO Bayt Al Hikma speaks to Magharebia about her group's mission and the most important issues facing Moroccan society.Continue...

2009-06-23 As the world's modern rhythms begin to reach Mauritanian shores, musicians are voicing concerns about the future of their traditional music.Continue...

2009-06-22 The ministry of education released detailed statistics on test results, and presented a new version of the baccalaureate diploma that is more difficult to forge.Continue...

2009-06-22 After dealing with the stress of the bac exams, Algerian students must wait until July 10th to learn their results.Continue...

2009-06-22 Government and tourism leaders in Morocco are working together to promote the industry in the face of a souring economy.Continue...

2009-06-21 The Greens' stellar run continued in Zambia, where another big victory moved them a step closer towards realising all of Algeria's World Cup dreams.Continue...

2009-06-21 Morocco stands little chance of qualifying for the World Cup and Africa Cup after a draw on Saturday against Togo.Continue...

2009-06-19 Moroccan political upstart PAM swept the communal elections last week, surprising more established parties and forcing many long-time politicians to ask how it happened.Continue...

2009-06-19 Now that the baccalaureate exams are done, Tunisian students have something new to worry about: their results. Many will be glued to their mobiles to learn the answer via SMS.Continue...

2009-06-18 Security experts from 53 African countries are meeting in Algiers to develop a continent-wide approach to fighting terrorism, organised crime and human trafficking.Continue...

2009-06-18 The results of the first session are in: 87,000 students passed and nearly half of the candidates will sit for a second round.Continue...

2009-06-18 Negotiations between Morocco's political parties are in full swing, as leaders push to form coalitions at the local level. The outcome of these negotiations will determine the mayors and city councils of the nation's major cities.Continue...

2009-06-17 The number of swine flu cases in Morocco is up to 5, but health officials say screening measures at airports are working to stop the virus' spread.Continue...

2009-06-17 Experts meet in Tunis to discuss a deteriorating level of Arabic language teaching and a decline in the use of Arabic in public space.Continue...

2009-06-17 Hundreds of falconers arrive in El Haouaria city every year to compete to find the fastest falcon.Continue...

2009-06-16 With results of the first round expected on June 17th, some bac candidates hope for a second chance when the re-testing occurs in July.Continue...

2009-06-16 For five days, the Jazz au Chellah festival drew lovers of the free-form musical style to the Moroccan capital. Event organisers hope the event serves as a vehicle for dialogue between cultures.Continue...

2009-06-16 Muslims around the world get caught every year in the politics of the lunar calendar. A recent seminar in Tunis drew Islamic scholars and scientific experts seeking to find common ground.Continue...

2009-06-15 Bassma Boussail lost the Star Academy LBC season 6 title to Saudi Arabia's Abdul Aziz on Friday, disappointing Moroccan fans and prompting allegations of voter bias against Maghreb contestants.Continue...

2009-06-14 A controversial newcomer to Moroccan politics, the Authenticity and Modernity Party won the most seats in Friday's communal elections. Experts believe the results show that voters are regaining faith in politics.Continue...

2009-06-12 Hundreds of complaints have been lodged ahead of the June 12th communal elections. The interior and justice ministries are looking into allegations of vote buying and use of violence.Continue...

2009-06-12 More than 65 years after the end of Italy's presence in Libya, Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi visited Italy this week to mark a new beginning in relations.Continue...

2009-06-11 On the eve of communal elections in Morocco, a shift by a major political party to the opposition camp is being viewed as a blow to the ruling bloc.Continue...

2009-06-11 Ministers from the Maghreb Union agreed to standardise their educational programmes and improve university standards. Students and teachers are hopeful this will lead towards greater co-operation in other fields.Continue...

2009-06-10 Despite efforts to include more women candidates, female representation in local elections is still lacking.Continue...

2009-06-10 With many Algerians feeling that university violence is on the rise, education officials hope to improve public safety on campus.Continue...

2009-06-10 Mauritanian students took a mock bac exam to get a sense of what to expect later this month. As their children prepare to face the real exams, however, parents offer whatever help they can to reduce the stress.Continue...