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BCIJ Dismantles another Terror Cell in Northern Morocco

The Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) dismantled, this Tuesday, a five-member terrorist cell in the Moroccan northern city of Tetouan. The five individuals, aged between 23 and 33, have alleged links with the ISIS terror group. The search operations enabled the seizure of electronic devices, knives and a military uniform, said the BCIJ in […]

2026 World Football Cup, ‘Time for Africa Again’- Says Former FIFA Chief

Joseph Blatter, former FIFA chief, has voiced support for Morocco’s bid to host the 2026 World Football Cup. “World Cup 2026: Co-Hosting rejected by FIFA after 2002 (also applied in 2010 and 2018). And now: Morocco would be the logical host! And it is time for Africa again!,” said Blatter on Twitter. Morocco is making […]

Waking Up to Public Anger: Tunisia Suspending New Taxes

After meeting a number of ministers and representatives of UNICA, Tunisian Prime Minister Ali Laarayedh announced during a press conference earlier in January that all new taxes and fees imposed on vehicles by the 2014 budget would be suspended until further notice. Prime Minister added that the government opted for suspending of several fees on […]