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Unrest has erupted once more in the Tunisian town of Redeyef, southwest of Tunis. One man was killed and several others injured when police attempted to disperse hundreds of youths.... 2008-06-20

Negotiations between Libya and the US to reach a final compensation deal for the victims of Libyan-sponsored terrorist attacks continue, signalling a strong will on both sides to... 2008-06-03

Morocco has accepted millions of dollars in gifts from Gulf allies as rising commodity prices push up the government's subsidy bill and stir labour unrest. The UAE is to pay US$300mn... 2008-06-02

The annual Jewish pilgrimage to the Ghriba Synagogue on the Tunisian island of Djerba passed without incident at the end of May, although the event took place under tight security.... 2008-05-30

Violent clashes in Algeria's M'zab valley have highlighted the ongoing tensions between Arab and Berber populations, fuelled by concerns over jobs and housing. Hundreds of Algerian... 2008-05-30

Despite its ongoing reintegration into the world political scene, Libya continues to cause controversy. Four months after joining the UN Security Council, Libya's representative sparked... 2008-04-28

Morocco's trade unions have rejected government proposals on changes to the minimum wage, claiming that they do not go far enough to compensate the rising cost of living. The state... 2008-04-25

In mid-April, a Tunisian court jailed 19 men for up to eight years for having links with al-Qaeda's Algerian-based North African wing. The defendants, who were arrested in 2006, are... 2008-04-25

The government has presented a draft bill to parliament that would impose new, tougher conditions on foreigners entering and working in Algeria. Proponents of the bill argue that... 2008-04-25

As part of its amnesty for Islamist fighters who fought against the government during Algeria's civil war, the government is considering paying financial compensation to around 13,000... 2008-04-08