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Morocco makes case for Africa, fairer global governance at UNGA

Morocco echoed a growing coalition of African nations at the United Nations General Assembly this week, calling for a more equitable global order and stronger African representation in international decision-making. Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, speaking on behalf of Morocco, emphasized that Africa is central to King Mohammed VI’s foreign policy vision, describing the continent as […]

Son of ex-Mauritanian President under investigation on alleged money laundering charges

Mauritania’s anti-corruption police department has interrogated Bedr Ould Mohamed Abdel Aziz, son of former President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, on alleged money laundering charges. Bedr and the “Rahma de Bienfaisance” foundation he leads are suspected of money laundering and use of public funds for the organization’s private activities. The security forces also seized several properties […]

Human trafficking network between Bangladesh and Libya dismantled, three arrested

A human trafficking network operating between Bangladesh and Libya has been dismantled following a successful operation by the Stability Support Apparatus (SSA). The operation led to the arrest of three individuals—one Libyan and two Bangladeshi nationals—who are accused of preparing 17 Bangladeshi migrants for illegal transport to Europe. According to reports, the traffickers were arranging […]