Moroccan Minister of Energy & Mines Aziz Rabbah and Head of Jordan’s Minerals Regulatory Commission Farouq Hiyari

Deadly shelling hits North Darfur refugee camp as Sudan’s war escalates

At least 14 civilians were killed and numerous others wounded following artillery shelling by Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the Abu Shouk refugee camp in El-Fasher, North Darfur, a local emergency relief Committee reported on Wednesday, June 4. The attack has drawn sharp concern as El-Fasher remains a critical humanitarian lifeline for the […]

Somalia: US imposes sanctions on 14 men to sap al-Shabaab finances

The United States government on Monday (17 October) imposed sanctions on 14 men, including six it said were part of a network that has engaged in weapons procurement, financial facilitation and recruitment for the Somalia-based al-Shabaab militant Islamist group. This new, expansive round of sanctions is in addition to drone strikes and military advice from […]

Key amendments in Morocco’s family code review

King Mohammed VI has instructed a review of the family code in line with Islamic precepts and universal values which introduces amendments protecting the social and economic rights of the Moroccan family. Following widespread consultations, the committee in charge of elaborating the new code provided the broadlines to the media, in line with royal directives […]