Magharebia

Armed Islamists in northern Mali admit that civilians in the area under their control face dire straits.

Amazighs in Tunisia say they will fight to preserve their culture, despite intimidation from religious hardliners.

Terrorists in northern Mali are threatening to kill an Algerian diplomat if their demands are not met by Friday.

A wave of attacks by religious extremists has some Tunisians worried about the state of democracy.

West African military officials are continuing to lay the groundwork for an armed intervention in northern Mali.

Algeria is planning several new power plants to cope with record high levels of electricity consumption.

In their latest security operation, Mauritanian gendarmes cut off a source of revenue for extremists.

With the new school year and the end of Ramadan, Moroccan families wonder how to provide for their children without going deep into debt.

The crisis of confidence deepens between the Tunisian media and the government.

Wary of the fallout from a military intervention in Mali, Algeria is boosting troop levels along the country's southern frontier to halt al-Qaeda infiltration.

Extremists in Mali's north continue their campaign of intimidation against civilians.

Libyans are expressing outrage over salafist attacks on historic sites across the country.

Mauritanian clerics reflect on how their society can achieve balance and avoid dangerous excesses.

Increased co-operation between Libya and Morocco could help jobless citizens.

Religious leaders in Algeria say youths drawn to extremist ideology are basing their views on a misguided interpretation of Islam.

Legal experts shed a critical light on Tunisia's draft constitution and call for a better protection of civil liberties.

The Moroccan government launches an ambitious plan to keep a greater number of people connected online.

Observers question if the new Malian government will succeed where previous governments failed in resolving the crisis in the north and consolidating security.

A mission aimed at ending differences within al-Qaeda's leadership has led instead to the arrest of one of the group's most senior leaders.

A new report finds encouraging signs for transparency in the Maghreb.

Western Special Forces may be deploying to the Sahel-Saharan region to combat regional terrorists, according to a new report.

Many young Moroccans who scored high on their baccalaureate exams have been unable to get into top universities.

Despite assurances from the government, Moroccan company bosses have proposed a number of measures to kick-start the economy.

The growing number of bombings and militia attacks across Libya is straining the country's nascent democratic government.

The war in Mali has displaced hundreds of thousands. One of the refugee destinations is Algeria.

Fruit sellers in Algeria are re-introducing "El Hendi" to customers just in time for the end of Ramadan.

Muslim leaders press for more international efforts to help solve the Malian crisis without breaching the country's territorial integrity.

The West African bloc prevents Mali from obtaining advanced weapons, stirring a storm of criticism from Malian transitional authorities.

Libyan authorities say remnants of the Kadhafi regime are behind car bombings in the capital.

Security challenges and the tough economy do not prevent Libyans from celebrating Ramadan in their old traditional ways.

Two dozen new laws were passed by the Moroccan Parliament during the just-concluded legislative session.

An imprisoned terrorist says he is a "coward" and no longer supports al-Qaeda's takfirist ideology.

Regional powers work out the last details of a foreign military plan to save Mali, but Malian officials insist that they will be the main actors.

The Moroccan government promises to implement pension changes as soon as possible.

The debate between Islamists and secularists in Tunisia is extending into the sports arena.

The Libyan military's number two talked to Magharebia about his country's security challenges and military reforms.

A drop off in the rate of bombings has Algerian authorities optimistic terrorists are on the run.

The Moroccan government wants to improve the vocational training system to keep up with the demands of the labour market.

Political actors of all persuasions shed light on Mauritania's current situation as well as repercussions of the Malian crisis.

On a symbolic day that marks Tunisian women's liberties, thousands converged in the capital to voice their demands.

Morocco's head of government has challenged detractors in the parliamentary opposition over a number of issues, particularly the economic crisis and his ministerial power.

Mauritania's youth and sports sector has just seen an intake of fresh talent.

Despite the difficulties associated with self-employment, it remains a way out for young graduates facing joblessness.

Hard-line Islamists in northern Mali are turning to the internet in an effort to improve their battered image.

The scope of "human rights violations" in northern Mali makes international action all the more inevitable, global powers say.

Moroccans have complained about the quality of the shows aired during Ramadan.

Politicians express doubt about a potential UMA summit, while citizens grow weary of the diplomatic wrangling.

In an exclusive interview with Magharebia, Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur rates the work of the interim government.

Behind the headlines of the London Games, thousands of athletes work to be recognised.

Buoyed by democratic change, new leaders in Morocco and Libya are expanding bilateral co-operation.

After lengthy negotiations, Mauritania and the European Union agreed on the terms of a new fishing deal.

Tunisia's economic prospects are positive, but the government needs to enact structural reforms, the IMF says.

Talks with Ansar al-Din and other Islamist groups could be a last-ditch effort to avoid military intervention in northern Mali, analysts say.

A new film traces the unique story of Jewish and Muslim friends whose bond and love for music withstood time and trouble.

Opposition lawmakers and electoral experts are casting doubt on the ability of Tunisia to hold new elections next spring.

The latest developments seen in the Sahel-Saharan region are a focus for Moroccan attention.

The Maghreb finally has its first Olympic gold in London after a stunning performance by an Algerian runner.

A Tunisian runner is the first Arab woman to win a medal at the London Olympic Games.

Mali will descend into chaos if world powers intervene militarily, a think tank says.

From behaviour to clothing, Moroccan worshippers change their habits during the holy month of Ramadan.

A radical Mauritanian youth group is demanding authorities set up morality police and enforce a conservative dress code.

An uptick in religious activity coincides with the holy month, according to researchers in Mauritania.

Morocco has made great strides in promoting tolerance, a recent study concluded.

The Moroccan finance minister unveiled some worrying numbers about the state of the economy.

Opponents of a plan to pay former political prisoners say the money could be better spent on creating jobs for Tunisians.

Moroccan families are concerned about a possible change in higher education financing, but the government says that only well-off families will be affected.

The majority of Tunisians fast for Ramadan, a recent survey found.

The fall of the Malian government created a security vacuum along the border with Mauritania, putting many cross-border merchants at risk.

Any Mauritanian with a mobile phone can now help authorities track down suspected members of al-Qaeda and prevent attacks.

The Moroccan parliament is set to vote on the new draft banking law, which may give a boost to Sharia-compliant finance.

As Mauritania grapples with a mass influx of Malian refugees, international aid groups stand ready to help.

With independent candidates making up a majority of Libya's new congress, parties are working to court their favour and form political blocs.

The basketball giants edged the African champions in a spectacular Olympic clash.

Tunisia's ruling parties are running into headwinds as they try to fix the ailing economy and address budget concerns.

The threat of abduction by terrorist groups is forcing aid workers to retreat from the Sahel, jeopardising some of the region's neediest citizens.

A recent spate of bombings, kidnappings and assassinations has Libyans citizens wondering about the future of their city.