Horst Köhler at security council

Morocco hosts UN Human Rights Council retreat, a première in MENA region

Morocco is hosting this November 21-22 a retreat of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC). This event takes place under Morocco’s presidency of the Council and marks the first time such a meeting is held in the MENA region and only the second on the African continent. According to a statement released by the […]

Algiera’s Ruling Party Asks Ailing Bouteflika to Run for Fifth Term

Algeria’s ruling FLN party urged ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to run for a fifth term despite his frail health, which made his public appearances a thing of the past. “FLN wants the president to continue his mission he started in 1999, as head of the state,” said FLN Secretary General Djamel Ould Abbes, at a […]

Arab Summit hails Moroccan King’s sustained efforts for protection of Al-Quds City

The Arab leaders commended, on Wednesday in Algiers, the continuous efforts made by King Mohammed VI, Chairman of Al-Quds Committee, for the defense of the Holy City of Jerusalem. In the final resolution adopted on the developments of the Palestinian cause, the Arab Summit, held Nov.1-2 in Algeria, hailed the projects carried out by Bayt […]