Magharebia

The latest debate in Tunisia is over press code provisions that limit political speech in places of worship.

Libyans must sacrifice in the face of the revolution during this year's holy month.

In the latest sign that Kadhafi has lost his grip on Libya, members of his family have fled to Algeria.

The date of Eid al-Fitr depends on visual confirmation of the hilal.

Freedom of the press must be both legally enshrined and practically protected by civil society, Tunisian journalists say.

Libya's revolutionary forces have cleared the last remaining pro-Kadhafi strongholds in the capital.

AQIM claims responsibility for the Cherchell academy bombing, which was Algeria's deadliest attack in years.

Charities offer free circumcisions for the children of needy families during Ramadan, but some are concerned about potential health complications.

Young rappers from Tripoli tell their story of how music helped inspire the Libyan revolution.

Reaching from a town in Mauritania to a Spanish courtroom and the Vatican, the story of one 14-year-old child bride has international and religious ramifications.

With three months to go until legislative elections, Moroccan young people are seeking increased representation in parliament.

By providing jobs to unemployed youth, Malian authorities hope they can weaken al-Qaeda's capacity to recruit in the Sahel.

Just days after revolutionaries entered Tripoli, the interim administration prepares to transfer operations to the capital.

Democratic revolutions in the Arab world are upending al-Qaeda's ability to influence events according to some experts.

A suspected AQIM member is under arrest in eastern Mauritania, accused of gathering information for the terrorist group.

Many people are denouncing a recent spate of fatwas issued by untrained authorities.

Mauritanians are hopeful that a democratic Libya could inspire change throughout the region.

Despite earlier accusations of support for the Kadhafi regime during the conflict, Algeria moves toward relations with Libya's rebel government.

Libya's pro-democracy fighters press on in their effort to reunite the country.

The Libya crisis has been a boon for petrol smugglers. Now Tunisia is facing a shortage.

The eastern Mauritanian city of Nema remembers an al-Qaeda attack on military barracks that changed the region.

Intense clashes continue in the Libyan capital, despite earlier reports of rebel control.

Reform campaigners in Morocco hope a new association will ensure authorities follow through on plans for change.

A new Amazigh cultural association hopes to foster economic and political development across North Africa.

Terrorism is a solvable problem, according to a prominent Mauritanian Islamic scholar.

Magharebia returns to Sidi Bouzid half a year after the Tunisian revolution, to examine the state of reforms in the troubled region.

Summer jobs enable many young people to find fulfilment while also helping them make ends meet.

Moroccan authorities say they have detained those responsible for a daring gold heist.

The long-awaited announcement of the early vote date has generated vivid debates in Morocco.

From political transition and accountability to socio-economic woes, Tunisia's caretaker prime minister tackled a variety of pressing issues in his televised address.

Gender equality in the law-making body cannot be achieved at the expense of merit, an equality association maintains.

Increased awareness campaigns and an extended registration deadline led to a more than three-fold increase in the number of registered voters.

The government efforts to launch an inclusive political dialogue foundered on opposition demands for greater reforms.

Libyan refugees in Tunisia hope that Moamer Kadhafi will be forced from power by the end of Ramadan, allowing them to return to their homeland.

Algeria's financial reserves are safe and set to grow despite financial crises elsewhere in the world, according to the government.

Mauritanians are questioning whether government-sponsored religious shows are on-target in their attempt to spread a moderate message.

With Libyan revolutionaries racking up major victories in the west, the defiant government in Tripoli is grasping at straws to keep the regime in place.

Suicide as a form of protest has grabbed the attention of citizens and officials alike.

Forced from their homeland by Kadhafi's battalions, Libyan refugees in Tunisia are struggling to find peace during the holy month.

Residents of eastern Mauritania fear al-Qaeda could launch a repeat of last year's Ramadan terrorist attack.

The spectre of suicide attacks returns to Tizi Ouzou after an early-morning suicide bombing on Sunday.

Free meals, food baskets and financial support are being handed out to poor families across Algeria as part of holy month celebrations.

After years of restrictions under the Ben Ali regime, Tunisia's Amazighs are looking to revive their ancient heritage.

Terrorist activity along the Mali-Mauritania border is having an adverse affect on consumers, driving up the price of food just as residents celebrate Ramadan.

While slavery is illegal in Mauritania today, those once affected by the practice are still living through difficult circumstances.

Talented students will give real lessons on fraternity and faith in the second "Dialogue of Religions" writing competition.

Experts say an al-Qaeda presence is standing in the way of economic development in Mali.

Since January 14th, Tunisian political parties have been pushing their own agendas on the media.

Mauritanian authorities hope to assist youths who turn their back on terrorism.

A rare bird species is disappearing as organic pollutants foul the mouth of the river.

A controversial bill expands the lower house of the Moroccan parliament while attempting to achieve equal representation between men and women.

As the date of Tunisia's Constituent Assembly election draws near, different political parties are looking at ways to make sure the vote goes off without a hitch.

Many Mauritanians are finding jobs during this year's date harvesting season, earning additional income from the popular iftar snack.

The opening ceremony of the Medina festival will run with a series of Tunisian, Arab and foreign shows.

After ministers facing corruption charges were freed from custody, Tunisians are questioning the effectiveness of the post-revolution justice system.

The Algerian president is the latest to call for the country's diversification from the energy sector.

Fuelled by new funding, HIV/AIDS outreach stands to improve in Mauritania.

Al-Qaeda is trying to take advantage of Ramadan to win new recruits after a series of recent defeats in the region.

Relations between Tunisian citizens and policemen are still tense almost seven months after the Tunisian revolution and the cancellation of political police.

In a rare move, the Mauritanian president took questions straight from citizens, addressing their needs and concerns.

Tunisians enjoy an expanded freedom of expression, but question how it will apply to state-run media in the future.

New Algerian political party FJD is raising questions about a possible schism in the Islamist movement.

Moroccan security services and protestors blame each other for a recent outburst of violence in Safi.

Easier and faster microcredits are bringing people out of poverty and off the unemployment rolls.

Representatives of Libya's transitional government travel to Mauritania for meetings with President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz.

In the midst of Ramadan, al-Qaeda is attempting to spread its destructive dogma among the people living near the Mauritania-Mali border.

Mauritania is toughening laws to maintain order on the roads.

In another sign of warming ties between Morocco and Algeria, Sonatrach is set to provide energy to Morocco's ONE.

Hundreds of thousands of Tunisian workers are set to get a pay hike under a just-signed agreement.

Judicial workers are developing techniques to tackle illicit financial transactions that could benefit terrorists.

After more than twenty years of waiting, the planned metro system for Algiers is becoming a reality.

Mounting holiday expenses are putting a heavy strain on Mauritanian families.

Algerian security services foiled an al-Qaeda attack just before Ramadan, killing the son of Ali Belhadj.

More Tunisians are willing to cast ballots in the upcoming elections as the electoral body works to ensure a fair and transparent vote.

A trade and transportation dispute between Mauritania and Senegal may be nearing an end.

In different parts of the country, Mauritanians came together to celebrate national pride and display their cultural diversity.

The defection of Abdel Fattah Younes was one of the focal points of the Libyan uprising. His death marks one of its greatest mysteries.

Algerian and Moroccan officials are seizing the opportunity offered by the current thaw in bilateral relations to settle the shared problems which have been hanging over them for years.

Cereal crop yields remain at a high level but the country has yet to overcome its dependency on agricultural imports.

Faced with the same dangers from al-Qaeda and transnational crime, Mauritania and Mali are reaffirming their strategic partnership.