Magharebia

An autobiographical film by a Moroccan director living in the US won the top prize at the 12th National Film Festival in Tangier.

Aspiring music stars are competing for a shot at fame in Morocco's famous contest.

While many Moroccans decry corruption, the government is trying to address the problem.

Many Tunisians have a newfound admiration for the army after it successfully restored order and refused to fire on civilian demonstrators.

A recent Algiers forum presented a plan to reduce infant deaths by improving care of pregnant women, especially in rural areas.

Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi bowed to protestors' demands and removed a dozen ministers with ties to former President Ben Ali's regime.

An Algiers forum focused on boosting local and regional legislative ties.

In the wake of former President Ben Ali's departure, Tunisian media organisations are exploring their newly won press freedom.

A decision was made to establish a base of African Standby Forces in Algeria as part of a push to settle regional conflicts without external intervention.

Driven either by poverty or tradition, girls below the legal age of consent continue to wed in Morocco.

An Algerian-American programme will provide Maghreb researchers with a vital tool to help them obtain the latest information.

Developments continued to rapidly unfold in Tunisia in the wake of the revolution.

Hundreds of Tunisian security and gendarmerie officers joined protests against the country's interim government.

Despite the atmosphere of "serious engagement", Western Sahara negotiations yielded few results.

Anissa Kechadi finished second at the Algerian beauty pageant last year. In 2011, the Bouira student finally won the crown.

The Moroccan Youth Ministry teamed up with the US Embassy in Rabat in an effort to boost English language education.

Socio-economic development is a key to stability in the region, participants at an Africa security symposium underlined.

Despite a pledge from Prime Minister Ghannouchi to step down after elections, more protests were held in downtown Tunis demanding his ouster.

Hip-hop artists H-Kayne seek to inform young people about the significance of the fight against poverty and the importance of gender equality.

In the latest visit by American officials to Algeria, President Obama's senior counter-terror advisor praised Algeria's work in the fight against al-Qaeda.

Events in Tunisia are sending waves of anxiety across Algeria as the government tries to allay popular demands and prevent further unrest.

The self-immolation of a young Mauritanian has renewed a debate about political and economic development in the country.

A just-released report revealed what category of Moroccan women are especially vulnerable to violence.

Caretaker ministers sought to placate popular anger by retracting their membership from the ousted president's party.

Massive protests across Algeria caused the government to ease control over informal traders.

Residents of Tunisia remain hopeful about the future despite long lines for groceries and other disturbances following the overthrow of former President Ben Ali.

The recent convictions of three activists and a slave owner revived an old debate about persisting slavery practices in Mauritania.

An independent inquiry found that well before last year's Gdeim Izik and Laâyoune clashes, the local Sahrawi population faced a social crisis.

The withdrawal of at least three ministers from the just-formed national unity government raises questions about the fragility of Tunisia's political situation.

Jobless youth say that a decline in unemployment numbers does not mean that the country can afford to cut back on vocational training.

Observers across the Maghreb watched the events in Tunisia closely, with many wishing their own countries would allow greater freedoms.

Following the departure of Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, the interim cabinet wants all political parties to work together for a better Tunisia.

A parliamentary inquiry into the clashes in Laâyoune and Gdeim Izik points to local administrators as a cause.

This year's Finance Act envisions new measure to boost affordable housing in Morocco. People, however, are unsure about its success.

Young Algerians say they feel left out of their country's affairs.

The rich and varied patrimony of Algeria's Amazigh population is on display across the country, as people mark one of the community's most cherished holidays.

Security servicemen implicated in arms smuggling will face trial in Morocco.

New audio tapes from al-Qaeda attempt to take advantage of anti-government demonstrations in Algeria and Tunisia.

A new initiative to instruct 44,600 preachers aims to safeguard the kingdom's spiritual security and provide guidance to Moroccan people, according to the Islamic affairs minister.

Farah Kinani hopes that her new book can dispel misconceptions about Islam while helping educate young children.

Whether to spend more time with family or just avoid the rush hour commute, more and more people in the Maghreb are working from home.

Even though Algeria has seen a sizeable decline in road accidents, many drivers are unhappy with the implementation of a year-old Highway Code.

Tunisian schools and universities were closed in an attempt to quell growing unrest.

As part of the country's bid to host the Orange CAN 2015, Morocco opened a brand new stadium.

While the violence in Algeria has subsided for now, the underlying resentment remains.

In what many say is the largest wave of protests in more than two decades, thousands of unemployed youths have taken to the streets of Algeria to unleash their anger.

While Tunisian women made remarkable progress in upholding their rights, many are noticing a reversal.

He shared his emotions with the world and now blogger Mehdi Tazi tells Magharebia what it's like to use the internet to deal with a lost love life.

Dockworkers say they have lost faith in the union to protect their interests.

The Tunisian Football Federation picked Faouzi Benzarti as a new coach for the national team.

With recent unrest in Sidi Bouzid and the subsequent media blackout, Tunisians are turning to the internet and social networking sites to get their news.

Moroccan forces apprehended 27 terror suspects and uncovered three weapons caches.

A new programme in Morocco will see the construction of hundreds of training and recreation spaces for youth.

In an attempt to boost domestic markets, the Algerian government plans to impose restrictions on the export of its sea produce.

The fate of 17 Algerian sailors held hostage by Somali pirates aboard the MV Blida remains unknown after neither the ship's owner nor government officials could make contact.

Maghreb education ministers agreed to mutually recognise diplomas.

Officials and media workers are developing an agreement to protect Algerian journalists' socio-economic rights.

A proposed law in Morocco aims to further tighten the hold on terrorist funds.

In a sign of a cultural shift, Tunisian youths are increasingly willing to celebrate the Western New Year's Eve.

The use of social networking sites by Al Jazeera to relay information about demonstrations in Tunisia is raising questions about journalistic professionalism.

Maghreb officials attending the Arab ministerial conference in Marrakech touted their progress in protecting children. According to experts, however, much work remains.