Sheikh Mohamed Ben zayed

Egypt: UN scraps scheduled anti-torture conference over criticism

The United Nations has called off plans to hold a conference against torture in Cairo after several participant organizations criticized Egypt human rights record. The two-day meeting planned for September 4 is themed “Defining and Criminalizing Torture in Legislation in the Arab Region”. Rupert Colville, a spokesman for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights […]

Niger mourns 28 soldiers killed by militants near Mali

Militants have killed 28 Nigerien soldiers in an ambush near the border with Mali, Niger government said. Earlier reports have announced that 17 soldiers were killed after the attack near the western village of Tongo Tongo. But the bodies of 11 more soldiers have been found, bringing the total number of casualties to 28 in […]

Morocco wins CHAN 2021, becomes first team to grab the title for second time in a row

Morocco’s national football team of local-based players has won the African Nations Championship (CHAN) for the second time in a row after their previous title won at home in 2018. In the final disputed Sunday in Yaounde, Cameroon, the national team beat Mali 2-0. Morocco’s two goals, both scored from corner kicks, were netted by […]