Category: North Africa

North Africa is the northernmost region of the African continent. The largest ethnic groups in North Africa are the Egyptians, Arabs and the Berber tribes. North Africa is predominantly Muslim. Desert has been the dominant factor in the North African environment.

Here is a brief introduction to the seven North African Countries.

Algeria
Algeria covers 2,381,741 sq km. Around 90 percent of the nation is desert. Algeria is an authoritarian regime. Its economy is largely based on hydrocarbons. It has the second largest reserves of oil in the African continent. Algeria has the largest defense budget in Africa.

Egypt
Egypt is an Afro-Asiatic transcontinental country. It covers 1,010,000 sq km. Most of the country’s territory lies within the Nile Valley. More than 87 million people live in Egypt. It is the largest country in North Africa and the Arab World. Egypt’s legal system is basLibya
Libya covers almost 1.8 million sq km. Currently the nation is affected by civil war. Libya’s economy depends up on revenue from the oil sector, which accounts for 80 percent of GDP and 97 percent of exports. The nation holds the largest proven oil reserves in Africa.

Morocco
Morocco is the only nation in Africa to have both Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines. More than 33 million people live in Morocco, which covers an area of 446,550 sq km. Morocco is a constitutional monarchy, with an elected parliament. The nation’s predominant religion is Islam. The nation has a relatively liberal economy.
Sudan
Sudan covers 1,886,068 sq km. Today, the country is widely recognized as an authoritarian state, whose legal system is based on Islamic Sharia law. Stoning is still a legal form of judicial punishment in Sudan. It is one of the fast growing economies in the world.

Tunisia
Tunisia is located on the Mediterranean coast of North Africa. The nation is a constitutional republic. The president is the head of state and the prime minister is the head of government. The nation’s legal system is influenced by French civil law. Tunisia is an export-oriented country.

Western Sahara
Western Sahara is a disputed territory, which covers around 266,000 sq km. It is one of the most sparsely populated territories in the world. The population is just over 500,000. Its economy is based on fishing and phosphate mining.

Amnesty reports Libya’s rebels ‘out of control’

February 16, 2012 Global Author

Six months since the Libyan civil war ended in Muammar Qaddadi's death, a new report from Amnesty International says hundreds of rebels remain active in the country, extorting money and killing their enemies. . Read More

Libya: UN welcomes adoption of electoral laws

February 9, 2012 Global Author

The United Nations political mission in Libya today welcomed the North African country’s adoption of new electoral laws, calling the move “an important step in Libya’s transition to democracy.” . Read More

Libya:NATO led rebels continue to torture Detainees

February 7, 2012 Global AuthorLibya, NATO, Torture continue

According to a report by Reuters, Detainees from Libya's civil war held by revolutionary brigades supported by NATO continue to be subjected to torture despite efforts by the Nato led rebel government to address the issue, the U.N. human rights chief said on Wednesday. . Read More

Libya : Libyan rebels driven out of Bani Walid

January 25, 2012 Global AuthorBani Walid, Gaddafi, Libya

According to a report by Reuters, Fighters from the Warfallah tribe -- the dominant tribe in Bani Walid and the most populous in Libya -- drove out rebel militia from the town this week. . Read More

North Africa

Libya: Gaddafi Torments Rebel Government from the grave

January 24, 2012October 30, 2016 Global AuthorGaddaffi, Libya, Libya Rebels, Resistance in Libya

In an AP story, Forces loyal to Libya's late leader Muammar Gaddafi have launched a series of attacks across several cities, killing seven rebel fighters who helped topple the former regime, officials and residents say. . Read More

Resignations in Libya following Benghazi Anti-Government Riot

January 22, 2012 Global AuthorGadhafi's rule, Libya, Rebels in Libya

The deputy head of Libya's National Transitional Council has stepped down, a day after anti-government protesters stormed the ruling body's offices in the eastern city of Benghazi. Abdel Hafiz Ghoga, one of the Council's highest-profile members, announced his resignation Sunday as thousands of university students demonstrated against him in Benghazi, where last week he was manhandled and had to be... Read More

Algeria government says no to Libya Rebels – Gaddaffi Family stays

November 18, 2011 Global Author

Algeria has no plans to hand members of Muammar Gaddafi's family over to the new Libyan authorities and will discuss their fate only with UN officials, media reported on Monday. . Read More

Libya: Smuggling War as Human Rights

November 15, 2011 Global Author

When one of Africa's longest standing dictators, oil-rich Gabon's Omar Bongo, finally took leave of his political throne, a grieving US President said, "President Bongo played a key role in developing and shaping the strong bilateral relationship that exists between Gabon and the United States today." . Read More

Libya’s Rebels torturing pro Gaddafi prisoners

October 16, 2011 Global Author

As the battle for control of LIbya especially in Sirte and Ben Walid continues, the U.N. human rights office expressed concern on the number of prisoners in Libya and their treatment. It could be up to 7,000,” said Mona Rishmawi, a senior official with the group in Geneva, Switzerland. “At this stage, there is no police infrastructure, there is no… Read More

Qaddafi Fights on and NATO wonders what Happened

October 12, 2011 Global Author

SURT, Libya — From the windows of an apartment overlooking this seaside town, a commander peered through binoculars and yelled orders into a walkie-talkie, directing fire at a white building in the distance flying Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi’s green flag. . Read More