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Nigeria, South Africa ‘gray-listed’ by global anti-money laundering watchdog

The inclusion of Nigeria and South Africa, the continent’s leading economies, on a ‘gray list’ by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) could present far-reaching setbacks to the two countries’ economic growth. The warning by the Paris-based FATF, a global anti-money laundering and terrorism financing watchdog, comes in the midst of a difficult financial phase […]

Times of India Highlights Success of Morocco’s Three-pronged Counterterrorism Strategy

Morocco remains largely the most insulated country from terrorist attacks in the region thanks to a three-pronged strategy that combines security measures with promoting moderate religious discourse and fighting poverty, underscored the Times of India. In an opinion article entitled “Get Facts Right: Morocco is a shining example of how to counter radicalisation and terrorism,” […]

OIC: Morocco reaffirms support to Palestinian cause, decries Quran’s burning & calls for religious tolerance

Morocco has reiterated its steadfast support to the Palestinian cause, condemned the provocative & offensive burning of the Quran in Sweden and Denmark, and called for the promotion of religious tolerance and coexistence. The Moroccan standing was voiced by Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in a speech read out on his behalf by Fouad Akhrif, Director […]