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Nigeria’s mass abductions: gunmen kidnap at least 100 more villagers in new attack

Armed gangs in Nigeria’s northwest have reportedly kidnapped at least 100 people in a new attack, which comes only days after gunmen seized nearly 300 students and staff from a school. The gunmen attacked two communities in Kaduna state over the weekend, residents and state officials told the media. They seized at least 100 people […]

Tunisia: Marzouki accepts defeat as Essibsi becomes president

Ahead of the final results, Tunisians have elected Veteran politician Beji Caid Essibsi as the next president in what is hailed as an important step towards democracy. Moncef Marzouki has accepted defeat after acquiring 44% of the votes although some of his supporters caused disturbances after the announcement of the results. In a televised statement, […]

Morocco Promotes Cultural Diversity, Multilingualism in Education and Youth Employment – Akhannouch says at Francophonie Summit

Head of government Aziz Akhannouch stressed Morocco’s commitment to the values of l’Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), such as cultural diversity and multilingualism, which the Kingdom is working to promote through education and youth employability programs. “Morocco, a member of the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie since 1981, shares the values represented by this […]