Aida Alami
Aida Alami a freelance journalist who covers North Africa and other places. She regularly contributes to The New York Times, Al Jazeera English, Foreign Policy, the Financial Times and USA Today. She grew up in Marrakesh and moved to New York City at the age of 18. She got her BA in Media Studies from Hunter College and master's degree in journalism from Columbia University. She is also a member of Associated Reporters Abroad and is on the advisory board of the 2014 Peabody Award winner Round Earth Media.
This Haitian comedian revealed her trauma and became a voice for #MeToo
Gaëlle Bien-Aimé, 30, wants to encourage women in Haiti to speak out against sexual harassment and abuse.
How the Iraq war caused a break between my Moroccan mom and her 'American family'
Rape Victim's Death Sparks Protest Against Marriage Law in Morocco
Morocco: Controversy over religious freedom
Despite its new constitution and other reforms, Morocco is not a secular state.
Constitutional reforms spark debate in Morocco
Pro-democracy protesters say the reforms don't go far enough.
Morocco's Mawazine festival stirs controversy
Festival with Shakira and Kanye West was a government-sponsored distraction, critics say.
Tunisia's tourism hit by unrest
Once busy beach resorts see 40 percent drop in business.
New wave of refugees pour into Tunisia from Libya
Libyans are fleeing across the border to escape violence, adding to Tunisia's refugee crisis.
Tunisia's press revels in new freedom
Journalists now can report freely about events in Tunisia.
5 die in Moroccan protests
Despite some violence, King Mohammed VI permits nation-wide demonstrations for reform.
Algeria warned against protesting
Bouteflika government tries to preempt pro-democracy demonstrations.
Morocco: Cannabis fields torched
Farmers in Morocco struggle as government halts marijuana cultivation, a key crop.
Tunisia revolt: Can it happen in Morocco?
Morocco has high levels of unemployment and poverty. But few expect a revolt.