Tunisia counterterrorism

Hajj 1446: King Mohammed VI urges Moroccan pilgrims to uphold Islamic values, Morocco’s civilizational & cultural principles

King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, has urged Moroccan pilgrims who will perform the 1446 rite to uphold the values of Islam, namely sincere brotherhood, constant tolerance, great patience, and effective solidarity, and to avoid disputes or any misconduct. In a message read out by Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, Ahmed Toufiq, before […]

Palestine: Hamas chatting with Israel before seriousness begins, Hamas leader

Hamas leader Ahmad Yousef has stated that there are ongoing indirect “chats” with Israel but a deal could also be reached if Israel is committed to earlier agreements and releases all those who were re-arrested after the abduction of three Israeli settlers last year which eventually led to the war in the summer. Prime Minster […]

WHO Elects First Ever African Director-General

The World Health Organization has elected Ethiopia’s former health minister and malaria expert Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as director-general. He’s the first African to ever hold the position in nearly seven decades of the existence of WHO, one of the most powerful UN agencies, employing some 8000 people across the world. He replaces Margaret Chan, […]