Sustainable development goals

Algeria: Amnesty Condemns Use of Excessive Force against Peaceful Demonstrations

Algerian security forces must stop using excessive or unnecessary force to disperse peaceful demonstrations against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s bid for a fifth term in office, said Amnesty International. Since 22 February, a series of largely peaceful demonstrations have taken place across the country including protests by lawyers, students and journalists opposing a fifth mandate for […]

Morocco, a development reference for Kenya, all of Africa – Former Kenyan PM

Raila Odinga, High Representative of the African Union for Infrastructure Development and Chairman of the Kenyan Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), said he has been “impressed” by the development reached in several industrial sectors in Morocco, which constitutes, he said, “a reference of development for Kenya and all of Africa.” “I have a perfect knowledge of […]

Moroccan Najia El Abbadi to head World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies

Moroccan professor Najia El Abbadi has been elected president of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WEFNS) for the period 2021-2023. El Abbadi was elected in the second round for the presidency of the WEFNS, which took place earlier this week, after she received 127 votes (50.4%). “The 2nd round of the WFNS elections was […]