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Pope’s Resignation, Unexpected, Unprecedented move

Pope Benedict XVI announced this Monday that he would be stepping down from office by the end of the current month, in an unexpected and unprecedented move in modern times. In a speech he delivered Monday before a church council, the Pope, 85, announced that he made his decision, which he described as “a decision […]

Mauritania: Emerging Political Parties Protest Delays in Legal Recognition Process

A group of political parties currently in the process of formation has raised concerns, on 22 December,2025, over prolonged delays in the issuance of final legal documents required to operate officially, despite meeting all legal and administrative requirements under the Law on Political Parties. And its implementing decree. In a joint declaration, the parties said […]

King Mohammed VI chairs allegiance ceremony crowning Throne Day festivities

King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, chaired Thursday the allegiance ceremony, which crowned the festivities marking the 26th anniversary of the Monarch’s enthronement. The King was accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, Prince Moulay Rachid and Prince Moulay Ahmed, during this ceremony, which took place at the Mechouar square of the Royal Palace […]