France will not send troops to Mali
France will not send troops to Mali but will support an African military intervention in the country to crack down on Islamist rebels, French Defense […]
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Mauritania: The president refuses to resign
Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, the president of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania has refuted calls from the opposition calling for his resignation from power. They […]
Morocco: Sovereign bond in October
According to a senior official who spoke on the condition of anonymity, the government is on the verge of selling at least a billion dollar […]
Three suspected members of al-Qaida arrested in Spain
Three suspected members of al-Qaida have been arrested in Spain, it was officially announced in Madrid Thursday. Spanish Interior Minister Jorge Fernandez Diaz who made […]
Tunisia: Protests against ex-political prisoners’ compensation
“Neither compensation nor hypocrisy, gang of thieves!”, “Poor people are in need of this money!” and “Shame on those who profit from their political battles!” […]
Maghreb Countries Urged to Cooperate in Fight against AQIM
U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta has called on Maghreb countries to work together in the fight against the terror group, Al-Qaeda in the […]
Egypt Navy to Receive U.S. Harpoon Missiles
Egyptian navy braces to receive 90 Harpoon Block II missiles, one of the most advanced anti-ship cruise missiles in the world. These missiles worth over […]
Mauritania-EU sign new fishing agreement
Negotiators from the Islamic Republic of Mauritania have finally been able to agree with those from the European Union. The two parties have been involved […]
Jordan to Receive $2 Bln IMF Funding Boost
The Jordanian government will receive a $ 2 billion financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to enable the Hashemite Kingdom carry out its […]
Arab League prepares UN Syrian resolution
The Arab League has decided to take its dealings concerning the Syrian crisis to the General Assembly of the United Nations. These revelations were made […]