Iran: Rouhani blasts internet censorship

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani Monday laid into the country’s judiciary for expanding tight control of internet, noting that the move will not achieve anything. The judiciary dominated by anti-west hardliners have banned several social media networks including Facebook and Twitter over “immoral content” and for political reasons. Despite the ban, millions of Iranians use VPNs […]

Global Environment Facility, UNDP launch $10 Million Project for climate adaptation in Somalia

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the UN Development Program (UNDP) have announced Thursday a $10 million program to build capacity for flood and drought forecasting in Somalia. The project is expected to promote water security and access for more than 360,000 farmers and pastoralists during prolonged droughts and flood, the UNDP announced in a […]

Morocco’s King, Commander of the Faithful, commemorates Laylat Al Qadr

King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and Prince Moulay Rachid, commemorated on Thursday Laylat Al Qadr, the 26th day of Ramadan. On this religious occasion, the King performed the prayers of Al-Icha and Taraouih. The minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs proceeded to the closing of “Sahih […]