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Somalia’s president declares ‚all-out war’ on al-Shabab ‚terror scourge’

Somalia’s government will launch a “total war” against al-Qaida affiliated militant group al-Shabab following a recent deadly hotel siege in the capital Mogadishu staged by the group, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud announced in a televised speech on Tuesday (23 August). Mohamud said it is time to come together to defeat the enemy, adding that […]

Tunisia : Government seeks IMF loan as strikes increase

Tunisian authorities are under pressure to reduce the hardship on the population as public protests continue to increase. The government said it is trying to convince the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for half a billion dollar loan in order to take the necessary actions. The looming elections could slow IMF’s decision. Finance Minister Ilyas Fakhfakh […]

FIFA to pay Moroccan clubs $1.43 million in World Cup benefits

FIFA said it would pay Casablanca’s rivals Wydad and Raja $1.43 million as part of its Clubs Benefits Program, consisting in sharing the financial returns of the Qatar World Cup. The two Moroccan teams are part of 440 clubs from 51 member associations that will benefit from the Program, known by its acronym CBP, by […]