Moroccan scientist Samir Machour

AU-PSC: Morocco calls for census, registration of climate change refugees in Africa

Morocco has called for conducting a census and registration of refugees and displaced persons victim of climate change in Africa, and their protection from any kind of exploitation. The call was launched by Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the African Union and UNECA, Mohamed Arrouchi, Thursday during a meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council […]

Algiers stadium tragedy raises alarm over fans’ safety

At least three fans were killed and 74 others were injured in a stadium in Algiers, when a metal barrier and a section of the southern stand gave way, sending dozens of supporters plunging several meters into the lower levels of the stadium. What was meant to be a historic night of celebration for Mouloudia […]

Italy Creates €200-million Fund to Tackle Illegal Migration from Africa

Italy Wednesday announced it was setting up a fund allocated for African countries to upgrade the fight against illegal migration. Speaking in Rome, Italian Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano indicated that the fund will be used to provide equipment and to train security forces of these countries to secure their external borders. “The strategic objective is […]