Magharebia

Disappointment clouds the participation of Moroccan athletes at the start of the Olympic Games.

Maghreb and Sahel security interests are intertwined, Moroccan lawmakers say.

Terrorism emanating from northern Mali could endanger all Sahel countries, according to the Chadian president.

A new site dedicated to Moroccan Islamic affairs offers publications and news for students and researchers.

Weak legal protection and entrenched cultural norms force Maghreb victims of gender-based violence to suffer in silence.

With debate deadlocked over a parliamentary or presidential system, Tunisians may go to the polls to decide the country's political future.

Moroccan activists say lifting a ban on eating in public during Ramadan would promote a culture of tolerance and acceptance.

A radio show discussing slavery sparked outrage in Mauritania, leading authorities to fire the programme's host.

The appointment of "a former Ben Ali loyalist" at the helm of the central bank has triggered a political firestorm in Tunisia.

A compromise between activists' concerns and authorities permits the passage of a landmark military law.

Mauritania's Olympic team consists of two young runners who hope to set new personal bests in London.

The blistering heat, coupled with water service interruptions, is fuelling public anger in Tunisia.

Algiers authorities are offering a new sustainable vision for the capital city.

Tunisia is sending its strongest-ever team to compete in the London Olympics.

A special programme devised to educate moderate preachers has just seen its first batch of graduates.

Armed Islamists in northern Mali are threatening suicide bombings and other attacks should the global community come to Bamako's aid.

From study abroad to vocational training, Mauritanian young people recently had the chance to get advice on the best way to enter the job market.

Legal action against a controversial salafist imam has sparked divergent reactions from rights activists and the public.

A triumph by moderate forces in Libya's democratic election could alter the politics of the Maghreb.

Morocco has just allowed its athletes not to fast during the two weeks of the London Olympics.

Maghreb and Sahel states need to form a united front against terrorism, security analysts say.

Summary executions and systematic looting are just some of the crimes allegedly committed by armed groups in northern Mali.

Coinciding with the holy month of Ramadan, this year's Tunis festival will celebrate a whole range of Maghreb rhythms.

France vows to support Tunisia's democratic transition, as the Tunisian president says his country is not threatened by extremism.

A new website for those seeking employment in Morocco's public sector has drawn mixed reactions from youths.

A ransom payment to Mali-based terror group is triggering outrage among residents of the Sahel.

As Libyans celebrate election returns, residents of the country's east speak out about their concerns over the nation's first free vote in decades.

An al-Qaeda affiliate in Mali announced the release of European aid workers just a few days after freeing three Algerians.

A battle is brewing on Moroccan beaches between religious hardliners and the kingdom's authorities.

Residents of northern Mali are rallying against the brutal justice of radical Islamists.

Regional co-operation is the key to solving the rampant problem of youth unemployment in the Maghreb, experts said at a recent forum.

Mauritanian scholars recently met an American envoy in an effort to build a bridge of communication.

Ansar al-Din released two videos to buttress support from Azawad youths, but experts dismiss them as "desperate attempts" to gloss over their failures.

Now that Morocco's prime minister has secured another term as leader of the ruling party, expectations are high for him to deliver on his promises.

AQIM fighters seek to capitalise on the regional instability triggered by the Malian conflict to expand the scope of their activities.

One year after the passage of a series of constitutional reforms, Moroccans are still waiting for signs of change.

The latest meeting of regional army commanders revealed gaps in responses to the situation in northern Mali.

Political observers discuss the triumphs and tragedies of Algeria's post-independence history and explain why the country has bucked the Arab Spring trend.

Tunisia's post-revolutionary committee for media reform accuses the interim government of "failing" to safeguard freedom of speech.

Recent controversial remarks by a Moroccan salafist preacher opened a debate on individual freedoms and cultural sensitivities.

AQIM threats force the FNLA to cancel a meeting in Mali's troubled north.

While Algeria continues to back a political solution to the Malian crisis, the country is preparing for the worst.

Organisations call for a government apology for sole female minister's "attempts to defame rights and women's associations".

The latest bout of fighting in northern Mali shattered a fragile peace between Islamist militants and secular Touareg rebels.

The neighbouring country vowed to help build Libya's fledgling democracy.

As parliament focuses on domestic crime, Interior Minister Laenser reassures the public that a plan is in place.

Partial vote tallies suggest that Libya may buck the regional Islamist trend.

Security in the Maghreb and Mali's crisis topped the agenda of the UMA foreign ministers' meeting in Algiers.

The NGO said that the new Libyan government must rein in militias and defend human rights.

West African leaders urge inclusive talks that would involve "all Malian players" but armed groups must "distance themselves" from terrorists to partake in the dialogue.

Morocco needs to use its international clout to help bring stability to Mali, the Malian prime minister said in Rabat.

Security hurdles and simmering anger in the east did not prevent Libyans from declaring their first election in decades a "success".

The vote count is under way following Libya's landmark legislative election.

The call to ease passport and residency requirements at border crossings has sparked security debates across the Maghreb.

On-going military border operations are destabilising terror networks as supply lines are cut and leaders are eliminated.

The country celebrated its July 5th anniversary with shows, parades and fireworks until the early hours of the morning.

The UN Western Sahara envoy loses support over what the government described as lack of neutrality.

Some say the ruling in favour of a suspected terror group ringleader may ease salafist tensions and help locate other silent cells.

Locals fear that the country's first post-revolutionary vote could be marred by violence, but the government vows to prevent security incidents.

The northern Malian city of Gao is still reeling from battles between rival factions as Islamists try to impose their mores on the local population.

The Islamist attack on a 15th-century shrine in northern Mali constitutes a "crime against history", according to UNESCO.

After a violent attack on election offices and a call to boycott the July 7th poll, citizens rallied against federalism.

With rising energy costs and budget shortfalls, officials are focusing on reforms to the Caisse de Compensation.

In a bid to prevent youths from falling prey to terrorist propaganda, the Mauritanian government may tighten control over internet use.

AQIM-affiliated fighters have asserted control over Gao, but secular separatists from MNLA vow to re-take control over the northern Malian city.

Algiers meetings cited co-ordination and integration as key elements in fighting "accumulating threats" in Africa.

The Touareg Islamist group is looking for alternatives to boost its narrowing support base.

MPs call for a probe into senior civil servants' allowances after allegations made by a PJD member.