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French football legend Luis Fernandez touted as new Madagascar soccer head coach

Luis Fernandez, French legend and former coach of Qatar-owned Paris Saint Germain (PSG) is leading the shortlist of future coaches of Madagascar’s football association’s choices for the national team, L’Express de Madagascar reports. The association has drawn up a shortlist of 9 expats to replace French Nicolas Depuis who stepped down in March after the […]

Mauritania: Appeal trial of former President Ould Abdel Aziz opens

The appeal trial of former Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz opened Wednesday in Nouakchott. He is accused of abusing his power to amass a huge fortune. The former Head of State, who ruled this largely desert country of 4.5 million people from 2008 to 2019, was sentenced at first instance to 5 years in […]

Mauritania’s accession to AU Presidency, a well-deserved recognition of a player of stability in the region, Moroccan FM

Mauritania’s accession to the rotating presidency of the African Union (AU) is a well-deserved recognition of its role as a player of stability in the region, said Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita. “This is a well-deserved recognition in view of Mauritania’s role, under the leadership of president Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, as […]