Magharebia

The new 8-party political coalition claims it does not base its action on winning votes, but on laying out realistic solutions to problems in Morocco.

Rachid Ghannouchi addressed recent violence in Sidi Bouzid and promised to give "priority" to Tunisia's poor areas.

Algeria and Mali say they are ready to work with Libya's new government in order to promote regional stability.

The scope of threats and changes transpiring in the Sahel region requires stronger counter-terror collaboration, Algerian and UK officials agreed.

Economic growth in Mauritania is "satisfactory" to the IMF, but not to citizens.

Algerian authorities are pledging to work with regional and international partners to combat arms trafficking, terrorism and other cross-border threats.

The '5+5' meeting on naval issues focused on solutions to illegal immigration.

Kadhafi's former prime minister was granted a provisional release in Tunisia, provoking strong reactions from Libyans.

Algeria is betting on technological partnerships to grapple with an acute shortage in medicines.

Mauritanian opposition groups have mixed reactions to a just-signed pact on reform and national unity.

With Ennahda's election victory in Tunisia, observers are pointing to the growing power of religious conservatives in the once staunchly secular country.

Increased trans-Mediterranean co-operation is needed to combat terrorism, Moroccan and Spanish officials agreed at a recently concluded meeting.

Efforts to stamp out illiteracy in Morocco have not met expectations.

As AQIM and Libyan weapons threaten the Sahel-Saharan region, one approach uses development to boost security.

Ennahda's landslide victory has some Tunisians concerned about the future of the country.

The months-long war left Libya awash in arms. NTC leaders are calling on fighters to hand in their weapons and return to normal life.

Moamer Kadhafi's former prime minister is a wanted man in Libya but it is up to Tunisia to either grant him asylum or send him home.

Sahrawi authorities note a change in al-Qaeda tactics.

Thousands of Libyans turned out in Benghazi, Tripoli and other major cities to mark the end of 42 years of dictatorship.

Members of Morocco's next parliament will need to come to grips with the economic and political situation currently facing the country, experts say.

Mauritanian troops launched their second cross-border operation against al-Qaeda in less than half a year.

High turnout for Tunisia's first free and transparent election is raising hopes about prospects for the future.

A last-minute awareness campaign reminded Tunisians what could happen if they failed to exercise their electoral right.

Players from various regional teams represent Mauritania at the pétanque world championship in Turkey this week.

As Libya prepares for its democratic transition after the demise of Moamer Kadhafi, interim officials delayed their planned visit to Algeria.

Moamer Kadhafi's demise set off immense celebrations across Libya and introspection in other Maghreb states.

After years of pressure from civil society, Morocco is finally inching toward a full ban on child domestic workers.

Some Mauritanians insist the government should do more to prevent young people from joining terrorists.

An awareness campaign revealed that many Tunisian women remain ill-informed about the voting process.

Talks to free four French hostages held by al-Qaeda are on-going, according to recent reports.

The pre-election phase in Algeria has opened the spat between ruling party loyalists and dissidents.

Britain's chief diplomat is pledging to assist Maghreb states in the fight against terrorism and arms trafficking.

A wave of celebration swept across Bani Walid as rebel fighters seized one of Kadhafi's last strongholds.

Tunisians are divided on role of religion in society but they remain united on freedom of expression.

Faced with a lingering drought, Mauritanians are growing concerned about a possible food shortage that could destroy livestock.

Reporters without Borders called for the support of Tunisian media and local NGOs to achieve its democratic goals.

Just-passed legislation will enable Moroccan citizens to speak out against corruption without fear of retaliation.

A brand new training project will help deal with Mauritania's ailing economy and soaring youth unemployment numbers.

A just-launched nationwide campaign aims to bolster youth involvement in politics.

With the work of the interim government drawing to a close, Tunisians are preparing to head to the polls to elect the nation's post-revolutionary administration.

The Libyan labour market may be a way for Tunisia to relive its unemployment woes while helping Libya rebuild.

A newly formed Sahel security group will help combat illicit trade in weapons originating from Libya.

Algeria is winning international praise for assisting foreign partners in thwarting terrorist operations.

The airing of a controversial animated film depicting God probes the limits of freedom of expression in the post-revolution Tunisia.

While one Algerian sailor may be free from Somali pirates, 16 others remain in captivity.

The number of students wearing a niqab on Tunisian campuses has increased lately, leading to tensions with university authorities.

African and European partners exchanged expertise on how to halt the flow of money to terrorist groups.

The fifth International Amazigh Film Festival in Agadir provided a venue for minority artists to express themselves.

A recent suicide bombing carried out by the Somali terror group al-Shabab is raising the prospect of al-Qaeda like violence in the war-torn country.

Terrorists turn to laying illegal landmines in an effort to keep security forces out of their Mali encampments.

Doctors, teachers and the unemployed have gone out in the streets to renew their demands for better working and living conditions.

Nearly a quarter of the teams in the 2012 CAN finals hail from the Maghreb, exciting fans across the region.

Mauritanian students learn how to resist the lure of extremists by using their creative potential.

While some believe that a suit brought against Ettounsiya TV may deter other channels from breaching the law, others allege that the channel is not the only offender.

Libya's revolutionaries say they are close to liberating the last Kadhafi strongholds of Bani Walid and Sirte.

Small businesses in Morocco have a formal avenue to receive government backing for research and development.

A celebrated Tunisian activist and blogger talks about what inspired her to struggle for freedom and why she was criticised by Islamists.

Members of Mauritanian media outlets uniformly approved of the changes made to press law.

After violent clashes over the country's census, Mauritanian civil society groups are working to rebuild national unity.

The new Coalition for Democracy vows to address issues of national concern, not electoral ambition.

The return of fighters from Libya has fuelled fears of a renewed conflict between Touareg rebels and the Malian government.

Weapons smuggling from Libya poses a "severe" threat to the security of the Sahel region, Algerian military analysts warn.

Politicians in Morocco are promising an ethical election campaign, but citizens remain sceptical.

Religious radicals in Algeria are trying to take advantage of public outrage over liquor sales to regain political support.

Greater transparency will help Mauritania manage its oil and mining resources, participants in a recent forum concluded.

A salary increase for imams aims to curb the spread of fundamentalist ideas in Moroccan mosques.

The new TGV line will cost Morocco 800 million dirhams per year, igniting controversy among some who say the money could be better spent.

Renowned members of the Arab blogosphere just wrapped up a convention that examined the role of the internet in the Arab revolutions and the region's democratic transition.

Algeria's Islamists in exile are looking for a political comeback, but some observers believe that their once-potent message no longer resonates.

Algerians are demanding an increase in living standards.

Online citizen monitoring will allow Tunisians to ensure free and transparent elections.

Algeria and Morocco recently signed several co-operation and trade agreements.

A leading figure from Nigeria's Boko Haram terrorist network says Mauritanian Islamists helped train some of the group's members.

Corruption may be a persistent problem in Moroccan hospitals, but the agency charged with fighting it says many people fail to report instances of fraud.

Mauritania seeks to encourage economic growth through awareness campaigns and other mechanisms to provide jobs.

A new website allows Moroccans to report election irregularities and share information.

The announcement of a new government comes amid mounting criticism of the transitional leadership and rising tensions between Islamists and liberals.

Participants at the Algiers book event examined how to preserve the achievements of popular revolutions and pursue people's quest for freedom.

A three-day Interpol meeting encouraged increased information sharing to combat organised crime.

Mauritanians upset with the way authorities are handling the latest census are taking to the streets in violent demonstrations.

Ex-Libyan PM is fighting extradition, citing fears of a revenge execution.

The killing of a top al-Qaeda figure further undermines the weakened terrorist organisation, analysts say.