Morocco tops African destinations with 17.4 million tourists in 2024

Morocco has become Africa’s top tourist destination with new record arrivals of 17.4 million tourists in 2024, the tourism ministry said. Arrivals were two years ahead of schedule or 20% higher compared with 2023, showing the country has turned the Covid-19 page thanks to major investments in its hospitality sector. Of all visitors, 51% were […]

Gdim Izik events: Retrial of Culprits before Civilian Court Reflects Morocco’s Democracy

The retrial before a civilian court of the culprits, who were convicted by a military tribunal for the murders committed during the events of Gdim Izik in 2010, shows Morocco’s attachment to international law and respect of the rights of defendants. The 24 culprits are expected to appear this Monday before the court of Appeal […]

Germany: Tunisian Arrested for Alleged Membership with IS Group

A young Tunisian has been arrested for alleged membership with the Islamic State group and for having terror intention, reports say. Identified as Charfeddine T, the 24-year old man had joined the Islamic State before he arrived in Germany in 2015, according to German judicial authorities. German federal prosecutors argued that the man had been […]