Morocco action plan against child begging

New family code to ensure justice, equality, harmony with Islamic precepts and universal values – King says

King Mohammed chaired on Monday a new working session to follow up on the reform of the family code. Building on the achievements of the 2004 code, the King urged that the adoption of the new family law should be permeated by justice, equality, solidarity and harmony with the percepts of Islam and universal values. […]

Pope’s visit puts Morocco at heart of interfaith dialogue

Pope Francis will pay a visit to Morocco on March 30-31 during which he will meet King Mohammed VI who also has the religious title of Commander of the Faithful. The visit puts the Kingdom on the forefront of international efforts to promote inter-religious dialogue. Under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, Morocco stood out […]

Sudan: at least 150 killed in renewed interethnic violence

At least 150 people including children have been killed in two days of fighting in the latest ethnic clashes between members of the Hausa people and rival groups over land disputes in Sudan’s southern Blue Nile state. The fighting is some of the worst in recent months, and crowds took to the streets the state’s […]