Migrants chased from Algeria

Libya: Haftar wins al-Sisi’s backing in offensive to take Tripoli

Khalifa Haftar, commander of the self-style Libyan National Army (LNA) Sunday received his first open international endorsement for his offensive on Tripoli as he met Egypt’s President Fattah al-Sisi who launched his weight behind the so-called war on terror. “The president affirmed Egypt’s support in efforts to fight terrorism and extremist militias to achieve security […]

COVID-19: Morocco launches rescue plan for tourism sector

Morocco’s battered tourism sector will receive a lifeline provided operators retain 80% of jobs, according to a public-private deal covering 2020-2022. The plan will help restore 2019 levels in two years through direct aid to the sector including through maintaining social support measures. This means the employees who had to stop working because of Covid-19 […]

Official launch of celebration of Marrakech as Culture Capital in Islamic World for 2024

The Celebration of Marrakech as Capital of Culture in the Islamic World for 2024, was officially kicked off, under the high patronage of King Mohammed VI, at a ceremony co-organized by the Ministry of Culture and the Rabat-based Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO). The ceremony began with performing Morocco’s national anthem, followed […]