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Northern Mali: Drone attack claims civilian lives

In a shocking turn of events, the quiet town of Tinzaouaten in northern Mali became the site of a devastating drone strike that claimed the lives of at least 21 civilians, including 11 innocent children. The attack, which occurred on a fateful Sunday, has sent shockwaves through the region and reignited tensions in an already […]

Hard-currency shortage threatens Tunisia’s summer festivals

Tunisia’s summer festival season is under threat after organizers said they could no longer obtain the foreign currency needed to pay international performers, raising the prospect of last-minute cancellations and contractual disputes. Lawyer Ahmed Ben Hassana told Tunisian outlet Webdo.tn that the commission overseeing foreign artists and the Ministry of Cultural Affairs were taken by […]

Morocco, Nigeria Embark on New Diplomatic Era

Few hours before the arrival of King Mohammed in Abuja, a video has been circulating on the internet showing the hoisting of the Moroccan flag in Abuja in the place of that of the Algerian-backed separatist entity, RASD. This is reflective of a new milestone in Moroccan-Nigerian relations. As Nigeria is welcoming King Mohammed VI, […]