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11 Killed and 19 Injured in Fire at Algerian Orphanage ——————————– A fire that broke out Thursday at an orphanage in the Mohammadia district, east of Algeria’s capital Algiers, killed 11 people and injured 19 others, according to Algerian authorities.…

Moroccan Journalist Ali Lmrabet Released After Arrest, Sparking Debate Over Press Freedom ————————————– Moroccan authorities arrested journalist and political commentator Ali Lmrabet on July 12 after he arrived at Tangier airport from Spain, where he has been living. The arrest…

Quranic Schools in Algeria Welcome Children During Summer Vacation to Promote Education and Quran Memorization ———————————- Mosques and Quranic schools in Algeria’s Blida province are witnessing a large turnout of children as the summer vacation begins, as part of educational…

Smartphones—not just social media—linked to rising stress and mental health strain —————————————- A growing body of research and expert analysis suggests that smartphones and constant digital communication are contributing to increased stress, burnout, and declining mental wellbeing—even beyond the effects…

Morocco opens $700m Mohammed VI Tower in bid to boost global profile —————————————— Morocco has inaugurated a $700 million skyscraper in its capital region, marking a high-profile addition to its urban skyline as the country seeks to strengthen its international…

Pope Leo XIV Begins Africa Tour with Historic Visit to Algeria ——————————– Pope Leo XIV has begun an 11-day tour of Africa with a landmark visit to Algeria, highlighting the continent’s growing importance to the Catholic Church and calling for…

World Bipolar Disorder Day Highlights Mental Health Awareness, Reducing Stigma —————————————— March 30 marks World Bipolar Disorder Day, an international observance aimed at raising public awareness about bipolar disorder, promoting psychological support, and reducing social stigma associated with mental illness.…

Global Survey Finds Surge in Violence and Abuse Against Politicians, Threatening Democracy ———————————- A new global survey by the Inter‑Parliamentary Union (IPU) has revealed a significant rise in violence, threats and harassment against elected officials in more than 80 countries,…

CNews sanctioned for discriminatory remarks about Algerians, Muslims and Palestinians ———————————– France’s audiovisual regulator Arcom has imposed €100,000 in fines on the continuous news channel CNews over two programs aired in the summer of 2025 that it said risked encouraging…

Amnesty International has condemned Algeria for forcibly deporting former Tunisian MP Seifeddine Makhlouf to Tunisia, despite his registered asylum seeker status with the UNHCR, Arab News reported. The organization described the move as refoulement and a violation of international law.…