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Egypt: Parliament fast-tracks vote on proposed constitution amendment to extend al-Sisi’s stay in power

The Egyptian parliament will meet Wednesday instead of Feb.17 to vote on the proposed changes to the constitution that would allow incumbent leader Fattah al-Sisi to remain in power beyond his current last term that ends in 2022. Parliament spokesman announced Sunday the rescheduled session in the pro-al-Sisi dominated house. The House last week approved […]

Africa — its resources and migration — takes centre stage at G7 summit in Italy

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, whose Africa development plan has drawn criticism, has elevated the continent as a central theme and top priority at this year’s Group of Seven (G7) leaders’ meeting, positioning Italy as a key energy hub linking Europe with Africa. Africa is high on Italy’s agenda this year at the three-day G7 […]

Casablanca Police seize 3.5 tons of cannabis resin, two traffickers arrested

Moroccan police seized Sunday 3.5 tons of cannabis resin onboard a truck at the Tit Mellil motorway toll station near the city of Casablanca. The truck was coming from a city in northern Morocco. Police arrested the driver of the truck and a female passenger for her alleged involvement in the case. Both suspects have […]