December 3

• Mali: Mali Clerics Unite Against Extremists

  Religious leaders in Mali are urging politicians to set aside their differences and unite against extremists. Read more »

• Morocco: Fifteen Films to Vie for 2012 Fifm Prizes

  The 12th International Film Festival of Marrakech (FIFM) opened on Friday (November 30th), MAP reported. This year's edition pays tribute to "Bollywood". Read more »

• Mauritania: Mauritania President Returns to France

  Less than a week after returning from France, Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz heads back to Paris on Friday (November 30th) to undergo new medical procedures, AFP... Read more »

• Libya: Libya Gives Tunisia Financial Boost

  As a "duty" to the country that hosted thousands of Libyans during the civil war, Libya granted Tunisia a hefty aid package. Read more »

• Algeria: Algeria Reports Voter Turnout

  Algerian Interior Minister Daho Ould Kablia announced ballot totals from the local elections held Thursday (November 29th), APS reported. Read more »

• Mali: Al-Qaeda Creates Touareg-Led Brigade

  AQIM seeks to decentralise its command and incorporate more of the Sahel local population in an attempt to anchor itself in the region. Read more »

• Morocco: GSP Defeat Fus Rabat

  Algeria's GS Pétroliers beat hosts FUS Rabat 63-44 in a basketball friendly, APS reported on Thursday (November 29th). The Wednesday game was the second win for GSP during... Read more »

• Morocco: Morocco Promotes Self-Employment

  The government is pushing the idea of self-employment but the fear of failure deters many young Moroccans from enterprise. Read more »

• Tunisia: Siliana Violence Spreads

  Tunisian Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali called for calm on Thursday (November 29th), after police and protesters clashed for the third day in the central town of Siliana, Tunisie... Read more »

• Tunisia/Gabon: Tunisia Plan Gabon Friendly

  Tunisia will play three friendlies during their CAN training camp in Abu Dhabi, TAP reported on Thursday (November 29th). In addition to the scheduled games against Iraq and Ghana,... Read more »

• Mali: Mali Islamists Whip Unmarried Couples

  Mali Islamists on Thursday (November 29th) publicly whipped three unmarried couples. Read more »

• Tunisia/Burkina Faso: Tunisia U-17 Team Qualifies for 2013 CAN Finals

  Tunisia's U-17 team punched their CAN ticket by beating Burkina Faso 3-0 Saturday (December 1st) in Sousse. Tunisia lost 2-1 to the defending champions in the first leg. Read more »

• Libya: Bani Walid to Receive Humanitarian Aid

  Libya sent the first of several humanitarian aid convoys to the embattled desert town of Bani Walid, Libya Herald reported on Friday (November 30th). The government has also... Read more »

• Libya: Libyan Junior Weightlifters Take African Silver

  Libya ranked second in the medal tally at the 19th African Junior and Cadet Weightlifting Championship, Libya Herald reported on Friday (November 30th). The Libyan team won 32... Read more »

• Tunisia: ES Sahel Basketball Squad Beat Al Ahly

  Tunisia's Etoile du Sahel beat Al Ahly Cairo 49-44 in their African Basketball Club Championship Group B opener, played Thursday (November 29th) in Equatorial Guinea. Read more »

• Tunisia: Siliana Protestors Mull Compromise Offer

  The Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT) on Sunday (December 2nd) will decide whether to suspend a general strike in the central town of Siliana, AFP reported. The move comes after... Read more »

• Mali: Touareg Rebels Attend Talks

  Malian Foreign Minister Tieman Coulibaly and a government delegation will arrive in Ouagadougou on Sunday (December 2nd) for peace talks with rival Touareg separatist groups, AFP... Read more »

November 30

• Tunisia: Tunisian Salafist Discusses Path to Extremism

  A young salafist explains what drew him to the movement and why he opposes the violent actions of more radical Islamists. Read more »

• Tunisia: Siliana Protests Continue

  Tunisians on Thursday (November 29th) demonstrated for a third straight day in Siliana, AFP reported. Read more »

• Morocco: Morocco Dismantles Drug Network

  Moroccan and Dutch authorities collaborated to dismantle a drug trafficking and money laundering network operating between the two countries, AFP reported on Wednesday (November... Read more »

• Algeria: Algeria Boosts Security for Elections

  More than 200,000 security personnel are on high alert for Algeria's November 29th local elections. Read more »

• Mali: Ansar Al-Din Plays Double Game

  Ansar al-Din preserves its alliance with jihadists, despite earlier pledges to engage in peaceful talks. Read more »

• Morocco: Morocco Conference Focuses On Shantytown Removal

  Global development experts are urging countries to improve the living conditions of the estimated one billion people living in slums. Read more »

• Morocco: Morocco U-17 Side Post Friendly Draw

  Morocco's U-17 team drew 1-1 with visitors Burkina Faso in a friendly played Wednesday (November 28th) in Maâmora. Read more »

• Tunisia: Court Frees Ettounsiya TV Head

  Tunisia's Court of Cassation on Wednesday (November 28th) ordered the release of Ettounsiya TV head Sami Fehri, Shems FM quoted defence lawyer Sonia Dahmani as saying. Read more »