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Tunisia: Interior Minister Sacked over Suspected Links with UAE for Coup

The Tunisian Parliament is investigating claims that sacked Interior Minister Lotfi Brahem, in connivance with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), had plotted a coup against the Islamic Ennahdha Party, winner of the latest local elections, and for toppling the Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi and Prime Minister Youssef Chahed. Prime Minister Youssef Chahed stunned the […]

Mauritania delivers 500 fishing permits to Senegal in line with fishing agreement

Senegal Monday handed to Guet Ndar fishermen from Saint Louis 500 fishing permits granted by Mauritania as part of the fishing agreement between the two countries. “We are gathered here to distribute 500 fishing licenses that the Mauritanian government has allocated to Guet Ndari fishermen, representing the equivalent of 50 thousand tons of fish”, said […]

El Bakkali offers Morocco its first gold medal in Paris Olympics

Soufiane El Bakkali retained his title in Olympic men’s 3000 meters steeplechase, offering Morocco its first gold medal. The Moroccan champion crossed the finish line in eight minutes 6.05 seconds as American Kenneth Rooks took silver in 8:06.41 and Kenya’s Abraham Kibiwot claimed bronze. El Bakkali stood out in the last 300 meters sprint outperforming […]