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Italian fishing boat freed after entering Libyan waters

The Italian government Wednesday said it secured the release of an Italian fishing vessel seized by UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) after it broke into Libya’s territorial waters. The boat, “Tramontana”, was seized Tuesday while fishing in the Gulf of Sirte, in Libyan territorial waters, according to the Italian government. The vessel and its […]

Morocco’s coronavirus transmission rate drops to 0.8

The number of people a coronavirus positive case can infect dropped to 0.8 nationwide amid a partial confinement that runs until June 10. Prime Minister Saad Eddine EL Othmani had said that easing the lockdown hinges on lowering the transmission rate and the mortality rate, which now stands below 3%. By Friday, industrial clusters continued […]

Morocco Officially Bids for 2026 World Cup

Morocco’s Royal Football Federation (FRMF) has submitted to the FIFA its official bid to host the 2026 World Cup, the fifth attempt by the kingdom to organize the global sports event. In a statement, the FRMF has dispelled rumors spread by the media concerning a potential joint bid with another country. Previously, the media claimed […]