Moroccan field hospital in Beirut

EU Vessels Authorized to Stem Illicit Arm Trade off Libyan Coasts

The UN Security Council Tuesday granted a go-ahead to the European Union Sophia naval operation to inspect vessels on high seas suspected of violating the arm embargo imposed on Libya since 2011. Libya has become a cross-road of illicit arm trade which UN and EU diplomats say fans regional conflicts and strengthens terrorists and gangs […]

Ghana: six coup plotters sentenced to death by hanging

Six Ghanaians, including three soldiers, have been convicted and sentenced to death by hanging for their participation in an alleged coup conspiracy three years ago that aimed to overthrow the country’s government. The convictions mark the first treason trial in the West African country since 1966, following the overthrow of post-independence leader Kwame Nkrumah. The […]

Morocco’s role in inter-Arab solidarity highlighted at Algiers summit

Morocco’s leading role in promoting inter-Arab solidarity was highlighted at the Arab League summit in Algiers where light was particularly shed on Rabat’s initiatives to bring assistance to grieved Arab people in Palestine, Yemen and Comoros. Morocco has by the past set up a field hospital in the Syrian refugee camps in Jordan as well […]