Magharebia

Morocco's new administration can start action on its programme after winning a key vote in Parliament.

In a move designed to increase pressure for a peaceful settlement, Algeria is suspending military aid to Mali while at the same time mediating talks with Touareg rebels.

While the Algerian government has called for international election monitors, some parties say the move shows lack of confidence in national institutions.

Despite fresh measures to tackle unemployment, Morocco continues to witness a string of self-immolations.

With reports of Touareg rebels downing a Malian military jet, concerns are on the rise that al-Qaeda could target civilian airliners.

Benkirane's government hopes to bring not only new faces, but fresh practices aimed at securing public interest.

The global financial crisis forces Morocco to look for new partners.

A Tunisian protestor tells Magharebia how the leaderless revolt originating from the forgotten margins of the country succeeded in creating "peaceful change".

In an effort to free up funds for job creation, Tunisia will dispose of Ben Ali era excesses.

A European Union programme looks to assist Mauritania in gaining control over the nation's vast frontiers.

Activists say that a new approach is needed to protect and treat young Maghreb drugs users.

AQIM's change of leadership signals its ever-growing weakness, security analysts say.

A series of attacks on Tunisian intellectuals has politicians and members of civil society speaking out about threats to freedom of expression.

From Islamist parties to the government, Algerian politicians warn of low turnout in the upcoming parliamentary vote.

Several months after the guns fell silent, the battle for life continues in Libyan hospitals. Magharebia spoke to some "medical soldiers" about how they endure despite a myriad of challenges.

A visit to southern Tunisia by a former Libyan jihadist who now heads up the Tripoli Military Council aroused the ire of some political activists.

Parliament's new speaker seeks to burnish the image of the legislative body by tackling truancy.

Democratic revolutions in Tunisia and Libya have undermined al-Qaeda's sources of financing.

Eight years after the Carthage Eagles snatched the CAN title from the Atlas Lions, the two Maghreb squads faced off in an epic battle.

In the Mauritanian province of Adrar, the once-booming tourism industry has come to a halt after the French foreign ministry issued a warning against travelling to the area.

Civilian and military officials from around the world convened in Marrakech to analyse the implications of the Arab spring on African security.

More than a year after the revolution, residents of Tunisia's hard-hit inland provinces are still wanting for jobs.

A new Touareg revolt in the wake of Kadhafi's downfall has experts fearing the consequences of growing instability in the Sahel-Saharan region.

Youth unemployment, anti-terror fight and the Maghreb union are some of the chief objectives of the new Moroccan government.

With the rise to power of an Islamist justice minister, imprisoned Salafists have new hopes of securing a royal pardon.

Hundreds of Maghreb businesspeople and officials explored ways to cultivate cross-border commercial ties.

A recent meeting between a religious group and the Mauritanian president could signal a desire by authorities to move closer to moderate Islamists, analysts say.

The new governments of Morocco and Spain promise to maintain "deep and solid co-operation at all levels".

AQIM's recent communiqués about European hostages and a captive Mauritanian gendarme are desperate attempts by the group to avoid any military confrontation, experts say.

As Libya undergoes the arduous process of transitioning to democracy, Magharebia talks to a Benghazi judge about the reform process and what's being done to reintegrate revolutionaries.

The new foreign minister vows to retain Morocco's ties with old partners and open a new chapter in relations with neighbours.

An unprecedented attack on an Algerian wali has some wondering whether AQIM's Abou Zeid was involved.

The nationwide khutbah called for peace and stability in Mauritania and the broader region.

A new tech hub in the heart of Morocco's capital could create hundreds of new jobs.

The promise of a united Maghreb found fresh support from heads of state as they marked the first anniversary of the Tunisian revolution.

Al-Qaeda's threats to kill five European hostages show the terror group's growing desperation.

The first post-revolution Carthage Theatre Days showed a spotlight on once overlooked areas of Tunisia.

From global security to Algeria's upcoming elections, the Algerian and US chief diplomats discussed a wide range of issues.

With an Islamist party in power, the future for sharia-compliant finance looks promising in Morocco.

Despite lingering concerns over Kadhafi regime members living in Egypt, Libyan officials say bilateral ties remain strong.

A recently launched programme aims to adjust Libyan secondary schools to modern standards.

Saturday marked one year since the ouster of Tunisian president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali. People across the country turned out to celebrate.

Algerian forces adopt a wide array of security measures to combat smuggling and arms transfer.

Facing persistent joblessness, Mauritanian young people are taking the issue into their own hands.

Officials say the new documents will boost security and border control.

Security officers uncover a link between stolen cars and Sahel-Saharan terrorists.

The Tunisian prime minister's decision to name heads of state-run media drew public ire.

An unfolding cultural exchange event gives a platform to Moroccan youths' artistic expressions.

Critics of the officer's abduction include a repentant terrorist, who cited sharia to dissuade al-Qaeda from harming their hostage.

"It was a year like no other," reads a new report by Amnesty International on the "Arab Spring".

As Algeria prepares for legislative elections, the leading Islamist party quit the governing coalition.

The momentum for change sweeping the Maghreb may create fertile ground for revitalising the long-stalled union.

In a public condemnation of terrorism, the Nouakchott municipal community honoured the memory of a humanitarian worker killed by al-Qaeda.

The new Moroccan PM set out his promises to the people and called for restoring public confidence in government.

Residents of eastern Libya claim the appointment of a new army commander marginalises their region.

Activists in Tunisia say they fear Moamer Kadhafi's former prime minister could be executed if extradited to Libya.

A Mauritanian Salafist who once benefited from a presidential pardon is in prison once again after refusing to renounce his jihadist ideology.

France's ties with Tunisia are "stronger than ever", Foreign Minister Alain Juppe said.

Security authorities are boosting the military presence along Mauritania's frontiers to prevent further terrorist infiltrations.

With Moamer Kadhafi's education curricula wiped clean, Libyan pupils are set to learn lessons on democracy, elections and human rights.

Parents of missing Tunisian migrants are turning to human rights groups to pressure authorities to find answers on the whereabouts of their children.

Islamists from Algeria's political past are reappearing, hoping to play a role in this year's legislative elections.

A spate of terror arrests has one isolated Mauritanian city on edge.

Experts say greater economic integration between Tunisia and Libya could help alleviate unemployment.

With the announcement of Morocco's new cabinet, the PJD became the first Islamist party to govern the Arab world's oldest monarchy.

A fresh gunfight in the Libyan capital underscores the need to rein in militia groups and secure weaponry.

Tunisia's new government says the latest finance act is an attempt to address citizens' economic aspirations.

Experts evaluate possible connections between northern Mali's newest religious and terrorist organisations and al-Qaeda.

Leaders of the Maghreb's two newest democracies are pledging to work together on a number of fronts.

Morocco's new ruling coalition awaits the approval of its nominees for the cabinet.

Free to finally express themselves, Libyans are taking to the streets to demand action from the interim government.