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Namibia pulls down statue of German colonial “founder” of capital Windhoek

Namibian authorities have removed a controversial statue of German colonial officer Curt von Francois, who was seen as a symbol of colonial oppression, following pressure from local activists. The monument was erected in 1965 to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the city of Windhoek, now the capital, which was credited to von […]

Germany: Tunisian couple face 15 years in prison for planning biological attack

A Tunisia couple in trial for planning a biological attack in Germany face up to 15 years in prison, if found guilty. A court in Germany started on Friday the trial of the couple, Seifallah H. (husband) aged 30 and his wife Yasmine H., 43, a Germany woman who converted to Islam, AFP reports. The […]

Morocco: Rabat Maintains Contacts with MINURSO Military Component, FM

Morocco is maintaining contacts with the military component of the MINURSO and remains committed to cooperation with this component in the framework of the mandate entrusted to him, said Foreign Minister Salaheddine Mezouar Thursday, explaining that Rabat’s recent decisions to remove the UN staff from the Moroccan Sahara are legitimate and proportionate to the UN […]