Spain’s King Felipe VI to Pay State Visit to Morocco

King Felipe VI of Spain will pay a state visit to Morocco, his second since he ascended to the throne in June 2014. Local Moroccan media reported that authorities in the two countries are preparing for this official visit, which reflects the place of Morocco as a top priority in Spain’s foreign policy. Moroccan Arabic […]

Eid Al-Adha: King Mohammed VI pardons 1,376 inmates, including convicts in extremism & terrorism cases

On the occasion of Eid Al-Adha, celebrated this Wednesday May 27 in Morocco, King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, granted pardon to 1,376 people, sentenced by the different Moroccan courts, the Justice Ministry said in a statement. The Ministry of Justice unveiled the list of the beneficiaries of the royal pardon, who are either […]

UK immigration crackdown: Nigerian, other African students brace for impact from new visa rules

The United Kingdom is expected this week to announce restrictions preventing foreign students from bringing family members into the country, which will likely send shockwaves through the African student community, not least from Nigeria. The policy change, set to be revealed shortly, is expected to affect students from various Nigeria and other nations all around […]