Spain Plays a “Constructive Role” in Sahara Issue, FM Says

Moroccan Foreign Minister, Nasser Bourita, commended Spain for the “constructive” role it plays in the Sahara issue through seeking a political solution to the conflict. The Moroccan top diplomat told a news conference in Rabat following talks Wednesday with his visiting Spanish counterpart, Alfonso Dastis, that the Sahara issue was discussed at this meeting in […]

Tunisia: Nabil Karoui to sue people behind smear campaign in connection to lobbying firm

The party of presidential hopeful, currently in prison on money laundering charges, has pledged to sue people behind the revelation that the businessman signed a $1 million-deal with a Canada-based lobbying firm to promote his candidacy.   In a statement, Heart of Tunisia debunked Dickens & Maddison’s alleged lobby contract with Nabil Karoui.   “There […]

France: Two outsiders in the presidential runoff

Head of the political movement En Marche Emmanuel Macron received the most votes in Sunday’s presidential election in France, followed by far-right populist Marine Le Pen, meaning the two will compete in a runoff on May 7. Final results put Macron, an independent centrist, on top with 23.75 per cent of votes, while Ms Le […]