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Rwanda genocide survivors slam UN judges’ call to halt trial of suspect Kabuga

Survivors of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda have criticized United Nations court’s call to halt the trial of the nearly 90-year-old Felicien Kabuga, an alleged financier and supporter of the massacre due to the suspect’s ill health. In June, judges at the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals halted Kabuga’s trial because he has dementia […]

Morocco’s Interior Ministry warns against using charity for electoral ends

Morocco’s interior ministry has warned to take action against those who resort to charity during the holy month of Ramadan for electoral purposes, Moroccan media said. The distribution of charity requires a permit from competent authorities, the ministry said. Many politicians use charity by distributing foodstuff to the needy as a means to win new […]

Algeria-Portugal: Erenav, Martifer to set up shipbuilding joint venture

Algeria’s national ship repair company Erenav has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Portuguese Group Martifer on the setting up of a joint venture in shipbuilding and ship repair that will be located in the North African country. The two parties were both excited about the agreement and they hope to use the venture […]