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Algeria’s Ambassador to Iraq Summoned over Pro-Saddam Chants

The controversy triggered by the pro-Saddam chants and sectarian slogans sung by Algerian supporters of USMA team that played Iraqi al-Quwa al-Jawiya in Baghdad on Sunday has not faded away. Algeria’s ambassador was summoned by Iraqi foreign minister to protest the incident, and in all Iraqi cities, the names of streets related to Algeria or […]

Moroccan Abderrazak Hamdallah ends 2019 as world top scorer; Ashraf Hakimi declared best young Arab player

Moroccan and Saudi top tier side Al Nassr striker Abderrazak Hamdallah has wrapped up the year 2019 as the world most prolific scorer with 57 goals, surpassing therefore global stars including Barcelona legend Lionel Messi.   The announcement was made at the 11th edition of Globe Soccer Awards that took place at a ceremony on […]

Morocco successfully sells 1 billion euro in dual-tranche bond

Morocco has completed a successful sale of a 1 billion euro two tranche bond with 5.5 year and 10 year maturity at a rate of 1.375% and 2% respectively, in a deal that reflects the trust enjoyed by the country among international financial institutions despite the difficult context of the pandemic. Demand on the bond […]