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Egypt: A secular party aims to defy odds despite criticism

Founders of the Egyptian Secular Party (ESP), a political party yet to be registered, have stated their objectives include limiting the role and influence of religious institutions in the nation’s affairs. The party has been heavily criticized for promoting such an agenda but party founder Hisham Ouf vowed that they will treat citizens equally regardless […]

Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety Adopts Marrakech Declaration

Participants in the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety adopted the Marrakech Declaration on Thursday—an ambitious roadmap designed to enhance global commitment to safer, more accessible roads for all. The Declaration reaffirms key principles to uphold, including strong leadership and accountability, sustainable funding, innovation and technology, and cross-sector collaboration. It also highlights the challenges […]

Over 37,000 Migrants Abandoned by Algeria in Desert Border with Niger

Algeria has been slammed for summary expulsions of more than 37,000 migrants in the desert border with Niger between 2014 and 2018. Algeria’s interior ministry confirmed the figure but claimed that the abandoned migrants were displaced to the border by virtue of an agreement with Niger’s authorities. Human rights groups however hold Algeria responsible for […]