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Madagascar to launch first urban train on August 15

Madagascar’s Ministry of Transport and Metrology will launch on August 15 in capital Antananarivo the country’s first urban train to be powered by electricity, local media Madagascar Tribune reports. The train will connect Soarano and Amaronakona stations, a distance of 12 km. The new train will help commute within the capital. 2 million people commute […]

Lebanon: Army enjoys “unconditional” political support, PM Hariri

Prime Minister Saad Hariri assured the Lebanese military of the government’s support after four Syrian nationals died while in their custody. The military have been under strong criticism but the Lebanese Prime Minister argued, “those criticizing the army are trying to create tensions between the military forces and Syrian refugees.” Military personnel raided the northeastern […]

Covid-19: Traditional Labor Day rallies cancelled in Morocco

The Moroccan government has decided to ban the  Labor Day rallies  traditionally held on May 1st due to the ongoing restrictions imposed in the country to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.   The state of public health emergency has been extended in Morocco on April 10 for another month. Furthermore, the North African […]