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M23 rebels defy Qatar ceasefire, capture strategic mining town in Eastern DRC

The M23 rebel group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has continued its offensive, defying a ceasefire agreement signed by DRC President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame. Despite international calls for an immediate halt to hostilities, M23 forces captured the strategic town of Walikale on Wednesday (19 March), a key area rich […]

Head of Algeria’s Human Rights Commission Accuses Sub-Saharans of Propagating HIV

Algiers woke up to scandalous and outrageous statements by an official who is supposed to defend human rights as they are universally recognized. The head of Algeria’s human rights commission Farouk Ksentini has just bluntly accused sub-Saharans of spreading HIV in Algeria, a statement that bears the hallmarks of racism in its abhorrent forms. Algeria, […]

Morocco’s Central Role in African Unity Highlighted at AU Summit

Morocco delivered a strong diplomatic performance at the 39th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, reinforcing its position as a key driver of continental cooperation. Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch represented King Mohammed VI at the two-day gathering held February 14–15 under the theme of sustainable water and sanitation systems. The summit provided Morocco with […]