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Mali: army, northern rebels move closer to decisive confrontation in Kidal region

The Malian army is deploying towards a northern separatist rebel stronghold in the Kidal region in a high-risk operation which could foreshadow a major confrontation and become a turning point after a decade of conflict. A large convoy of the Malian army left Gao on Monday (2 October) and was reportedly headed to the localities […]

Egyptian female student stabbed to death by suitor after refusing proposal, in latest “revenge” murder

Egypt’s Public Prosecution has detained a young Egyptian student pending an investigation into charges of the premeditated murder of his girlfriend after the latter refused to marry the young man. 22-year-old Islam Mohammed according to the prosecution stabbed 17 times 20-year old Salma Baghat at Al-Shorouk Academy where both of them are students. Mohammed reportedly […]

Aeronautics: Hexcel expands Casablanca plant to meet growing demand of aerospace customers

Hexcel Corporation is expanding its manufacturing site in the Midparc Free Trade Zone in Casablanca to meet increased demand from aerospace customers for lightweight advanced composites. A ground-breaking ceremony for the extension was held Tuesday in presence of minister of Industry & Trade Ryad Mezzour, Hexcel top managers and customers. The expansion is expected to […]