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Emir of Qatar Hands Over Power to Son

The emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, has announced this Tuesday he was stepping down and naming his son, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, 33, as his successor. During the past weeks, there were some swirling rumors circulating in the media and diplomatic spheres that the 61-year-old emir was preparing to step down […]

Morocco’s King Represented at Inauguration of President of Costa Rica

King Mohammed VI was represented at the inauguration ceremony of the President of Costa Rica, Laura Fernández, held Friday in San José, by Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rachid Talbi El Alami. Talbi El Alami conveyed to Laura Fernández the Monarch’s warm congratulations and best wishes for success in her high office, in leading […]

Mauritania: Army Seizes 475 Kg of Drugs from Armed Traffickers

The Mauritanian army Wednesday snatched 475 kilograms of drugs from a group of traffickers after a chase and gun battle. According to army sources, the incident took place in the area of “Al Hank”, more than 250 km, north-east of the town of Zouerate. The traffickers were tracked by an army unit and a military […]