operation-marhaba 2019

Tunisia : Party members want to kill hopeful president

With the presidential election drawing nearer by the day in Tunisia, the house of the Nidaa Tounes party is in shambles after its nominated presidential candidate, Beji Caid Essebsi, alleged that some members of his party want him dead. His allegation has led to the opening of an open inquiry by the prosecution service. Mr. […]

Morocco, Russia start talks for new fisheries deal

Talks have started between Morocco and Russia for a new fisheries deal to replace the current agreement that expires this March. The talks will raise the terms for fishing in Morocco’s territorial water and fisheries quota as well as the financial compensations. The two countries signed their first fisheries deal in 1992 with a quota […]

Benin unveils plans to host 2027 Francophonie Games

Benin is candidate to host 2027 Francophonie Games, the country’s General Secretary of the French-language global organization local Commission has announced. Paulin Dohon Agbetokpanhoum made the announcement late last week, adding that the country’s President Patrice Talon gave instructions so that the Commission submits a bid. The deadline to submit the bids is September 30. […]