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Tunisia open for Russia-backed Syria re-admission in Arab League

Tunisia Saturday said it would welcome Syria’s reinstatement in the Arab League as Russia lobbies for the move, but made it clear that the decision is “by no means Tunisian but rather a common Arab decision.” Syria is an Arab state, and its natural place is within the Arab League…However, the question does not depend […]

Hope for jobs rather than religion drives recruitment by armed groups in Africa — UN report

The lack of employment more than religious belief is what is driving people to join fast-growing extremist groups in sub-Saharan Africa, according to a report by the UN Development Program (UNDP) based on interviews with hundreds of former fighters across East, West and the Horn of Africa. The new UNDP report’s findings thus challenge traditional […]

Princess Lalla Salma Receives Prize in Portugal in Recognition for her Efforts against Cancer

Princess Lalla Salma, spouse of King Mohammed VI, received in the Portuguese city of Estoril the ‘Tribute Award’ of the third Bal de la Riviera in recognition of her initiatives to fight and prevent cancer. The distinction was handed to Princess Lalla Salma in her quality as Chairwoman of the Lalla Salma Foundation for Cancer […]