August 01

• Algeria: Sports Dominate Ramadan Celebrations in Algeria

  Sporting events dominate Ramadan soirées all over the country. Many Algerians look forward to these evenings as a break from the monotony of the day. Read more »

• Mali: Malian Refugees Leave Mauritania

  Mauritanian security authorities and the UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) have finalised plans to move the Malian nationals out of refugee camps near Fassala, according to... Read more »

• Libya: Libya Appoints New Army Chief

  Libyan General National Congress President Nouri Abu Sahmein on Tuesday (July 30th).appointed Major-General Abdulsalam Jadallah al-Salihine al-Obeidi to replace Youssef... Read more »

• Morocco: Morocco Reaches Deal On Redundancy Pay

  After months of negotiations between trade unionists, employers and the government, unemployment benefits will soon be introduced in Morocco. Read more »

July 31

• Algeria: Algeria to Tackle Extremist Preaching

  During the Black Decade, preachers of hatred claimed that the deaths of thousands of Algerians were justified. Today, Algeria is waging an all-out battle against religious... Read more »

• Libya: Benghazi Faces Tough Task Securing Streets

  The Libyan Special Forces known as "al-Saiqa" receive plenty of popular support on the alleys and backstreets of Benghazi, it is logistical support they lack. Read more »

• Tunisia: Terrorism Comes to Tunisia

  Tunisians fear an imminent terror attack, now that al-Qaeda-allied extremists have military gear in their possession. Read more »

July 30

• Tunisia: Tunisia Political Crisis Deepens

  Tunisian Prime Minister Ali Larayedh is refusing to dissolve the government as a way out of the current political crisis caused by the recent murder of an opposition MP, AFP... Read more »

• Mauritania: Mourabitounes Fight to Keep Talent

  Since their historic qualification for the 2014 African Nations Championship (CHAN), the players on the Mauritanian national football team have been targeted by talent scouts from... Read more »

• North Africa: Algeria Urges Maghreb Security Ties

  Algerian Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal called on Maghreb countries to work together for better border security. Read more »

• Mali: Mali Voters Ignore Terror Threat

  Malians headed to the polls on Sunday (July 28th) for the first nationwide ballot since armed extremists were ousted from the country's north. Read more »

July 29

• Tunisia: Tunisian Government Calls Emergency Meeting

  The Tunisian government called an emergency meeting on Monday (July 29th), after more than 10,000 people demonstrated overnight in Bardo to demand the dissolution of the National... Read more »

• Tunisia: Bombing Fears Grip Tunisia

  The murder of leftist Tunisian political leader Mohamed Brahmi on Thursday (July 25th) has sparked fears that the country could soon witness bombings and other attacks by... Read more »

• Libya: Libyans React to Benghazi Assassinations

  Demonstrators took to the streets of several Libyan cities following dawn prayers on Saturday (July 27th) to denounce several recent assassinations in Benghazi, including that of... Read more »

July 28

• Tunisia: Tunisia Buries Slain Politician

  At least one demonstrator was killed in protests across Tunisia on Saturday (July 27th) as the country lay to rest slain opposition politician Mohamed Brahmi, AFP reported. Read more »

July 26

• Algeria: Smuggling Epidemic Spurs Algeria Fuel Crisis

  As fuel traffickers and the Algerian government wage an energy war during the peak usage time of summer, ordinary motorists are left to pay the price. Read more »

• Libya: Libya 'Determined' to Try Gaddafi's Son

  Tripoli and the International Criminal Court (ICC) are pursuing their legal tug-of-war over where Moamer Kadhafi's son should stand trial. Read more »

• Tunisia: Tunisia Blames Salafists for Brahmi Slaying

  The drive-by shooting of Tunisian opposition figure Mohamed Brahmi was the work of a salafist, Interior Minister Lotfi Ben Jeddou said on Friday (July 26th). Read more »

• West Africa: Extremists Eye Sahel Youth [interview]

  Moussa Oumarou is the Niger co-ordinator for the Youth Insertion Fund (FIJ), a new initiative of the Conference of Sport and Youth Ministers of Francophone Countries (CONFEJES) Read more »

July 25

• Tunisia: Consensus Urged On Tunisia Constitution

  As Tunisia's Constituent Assembly prepares to debate the long-delayed draft constitution article by article, political parties are calling on elected leaders to reach consensus. Read more »

• Mauritania: Mauritanians Come Together During Ramadan

  Mauritanians take the month of Ramadan very seriously. Many activities catered to youth, however, infuse a sense of competition and fun into the holy month. Read more »

• Algeria: Algeria Steps Up Efforts Against Drug Trafficking

  Drug traffickers, who have lost the support of armed groups following the war in Mali, could become more aggressive, experts warned. Read more »

• Libya: Eastern Libya Faces Wave of Insecurity

  At least three people were wounded in a bomb blast outside Benghazi's Birkah police station on Tuesday (July 23rd). Read more »

July 24

• Algeria: Algerian Athletes Discuss Ramadan Fast

  Algerian football players and other athletes have a range of schedules during the holy month but everyone agrees that Ramadan is an opportunity to ease pressure and turn to worship... Read more »

• Tunisia: Jebel Chaambi Operations Continue

  Tunisian Interim Prime Minister Ali Larayedh acknowledged on Monday (July 22nd) that the terror threat in Jebel Chaambi was not yet over. Read more »