Magharebia

Libya's decision to toughen entry requirements for Algerians and Mauritanians may undercut efforts to build a united Maghreb, analysts say.

The appointment of Morocco's new prime minister is meeting mixed reactions among members of the public.

New terrorist activity in Mali is raising questions about security in the Sahel.

The Mauritanian military sent a message to Sahel terrorist groups and to the world that it is ready to confront any threat.

The first election under Morocco's amended constitution has landed several established candidates in the opposition camp.

Healthcare, media and naval employees mount protests against what they describe as state neglect and endemic corruption.

A recent cyber-war reveals technological skills that could be put to use to create jobs for Maghreb youth, according to experts.

The political rapprochement between Morocco and Algeria is reaching into yet another field, this time agriculture and rural development.

From directors of banks to desk clerks at Western Union, finance sector employees all have a part to play in combating terror finance.

The Islamist party emerged as the clear winner in the November 25th legislative elections. Less certain is who will run Morocco's new government.

The PJD is posed to control the Moroccan legislature and assume the PM post, once election results are finalised.

Co-operation between French and Mauritanian security services helped prevent a major terrorist attack.

The head of Tunisia's leading party reassured his neighbours that Ennahda respects democratic values.

Libya's fledgling government is already under fire from tribes and activists who believe that they are not sufficiently represented.

Recent statements from AQIM leader Mokhtar Belmokhtar, known as "Laaouar", indicate the regional terror group is expanding its global outreach.

Tunisia's new prime minister was recently forced to defend his democratic credentials after divisive comments.

A recent report sheds light on why an increasing number of al-Qaeda members are abandoning extremist ideas and returning to peaceful life.

Just days after Sahel states met to discuss security co-operation, Algeria and Mali move from words to action.

Tunisia opens a new page in its history, with fresh hopes and a newly elected constitutional body.

Former rebels who helped topple Kadhafi and a human rights lawyer whose arrest sparked the revolution are just some of the members of Libya's new administration.

Critics of the election boycott campaign insist that voter participation is the only way to achieve democracy.

Algeria, Mali, Mauritania and Niger have a new action plan to combat crime and terrorism throughout the Sahel-Saharan region.

A fresh leadership scandal roiled Algeria's state-owned energy giant.

Moroccans are frustrated with promises for political and economic reform without follow-up.

Nearly a year after the revolution, Tunisia now has its first democratic government.

Libya's comeback to the "5+5" defence initiative raises hopes for stronger trans-Mediterranean security ties.

A recent event in Morocco's economic capital focused on Arab youths' capacity to shape national development policies.

A new joint security network aims to track down terror groups that abduct Western nationals in Sahel countries.

Moamer Kadhafi's heir apparent will face Libyan justice, authorities say.

Algeria and Morocco voiced a shared desire to rebuild relations and advance the long-awaited Maghreb Union project.

New blood is needed in the Moroccan legislative body to change its image in the eyes of the electorate.

Remarks made by one of Ennahda's top members cast doubts over the Islamist party's true agenda, Tunisian bloggers say.

This week’s meeting between Libya and Algeria was the first of its kind since the Libyan revolution.

The decades-long wait for the Algiers Metro is finally over, thrilling residents.

The international community is as concerned as Sahel states about violent threats originating from the region.

Candidates for the Moroccan Parliament face an uphill task in gaining the people's confidence.

An upcoming meeting on Sahel-Saharan security will shed light on the link between al-Qaeda and regional terror groups.

The high-profile case of a Mauritanian child bride came to a dramatic denouement last week-end.

Moroccan civil society actors and policy-makers are discovering the benefits of social media tools in spreading their ideas.

While the government claims crime is down, Moroccans continue to report incidents of violence and burglary in the streets.

Faced with transnational threats, Sahel countries are looking to increase security collaboration with their neighbours.

The Algerian government needs to cope with a raft of challenges to reduce the impact of natural disasters.

A number of worrisome cases have been reported by women's rights defenders on Tunisian college campuses.

Information freedom is the right of all Maghreb countries, according to participants at the Nouakchott conference participants.

With the official results now in from Tunisia's first democratic election, voters are expressing surprise at some of the runners up.

Morocco's party leaders agree that they need to understand better the changes that the people hope to see.

Saida Benhabyles gives Magharebia her take on political reform and electoral list quotas.

Mauritania's Islamic jurist rebuked al-Qaeda's ideology, reminding that Islam enjoins co-existence and tolerance.

With legislative elections approaching, Moroccan politicians are manoeuvring to create room for a potential governing coalition.

Tunisian producers are marketing Libyan symbols, while Libyan buyers use them to spread their cause.

Increased funding from World Bank is a sign of Mauritania's improved financial situation, experts say.

The extradition of the former Libyan premier will serve as an example of justice, Libya's interim government says.

Sahel states are reaching out to world powers in their effort to strengthen regional security.

Legislative campaigns will jump off in just a few hours in Morocco, but the issue of financing is causing some controversy.

Algerian lawyers are protesting a bill they claim inhibits the judicial process.

Mali's president insists that Sahel states should root out terrorism, but experts argue that outside assistance is sorely needed.

Ten months after being kidnapped by Somali pirates, the crew of the MV Blida will soon be back home in Algeria.

A just-launched training programme aims to bridge the gap between education and employment in Mauritania.

With thousands of Touareg fighters returning from Libya, concerns are growing about the potential for a new conflict in the Sahel.

A Tunis court decided to extradite Libya's former prime minister, despite fears that Libya might not provide a fair trial.

Though Morocco has made strides to achieve its long-term economic goals, there is still a long way to go.

Security challenges will not deter Algeria from injecting money in Mali's impoverished regions.

Officials in southern Algeria hope increased security will lead to a boost in tourism.

From Libya to Mauritania, Muslims are celebrating the ancient traditions of Eid amidst historic change.

The role of religion in politics has become a point of contention for Tunisian bloggers after the Constituent Assembly elections.

Through his film about an illness-stricken child, Adil El Fadili touches on religious extremism, Moroccan history and cultural change.

Maghreb countries are investing in weaponry as security challenges intensify in the region.

After a rough start to relations with Libya's revolutionary authorities, Algeria is pledging to support the Libyan people.

Filmmakers from across the globe presented films on social issues relevant to the Maghreb.

Historic changes sweeping the Maghreb are causing unprecedented migratory movements. In Algeria alone, more than 94,000 migrants arrived in just the past year.

Islamists' success in Tunisia is a matter of concern for some Algerians but a cause for celebration for others.

Maghreb states addressed how to sever links between drug traffickers and al-Qaeda.

Morocco's youth and sport minister tells Magharebia where things stand with the kingdom's sporting programmes.

Recent reports reveal that foreign aid workers abducted in Tindouf are still alive.

With Moamer Kadhafi gone, Libyans are now looking towards healing some of the wounds his brutal regime left behind.

As Islamist movements are gaining clout in Maghreb states in transition, some regional experts are concerned that arms coming from Libya might be used in political disputes.

Dozens of political parties in Algeria are eagerly awaiting changes that would allow them to legally participate in the next elections.

Panic grocery shopping has struck Tunisia as citizens cope with the effects of massive food smuggling to Libya.

After decades of opposing Kadhafi and serving in Mahmoud Jibril's interim government, Abdurrahim El Keib is now Libya's latest interim prime minister.