Staffan de Mistura

Muslim Countries Pledge to Vote for Morocco’s 2026 Bid

As was expected, member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) promised to vote for Morocco’s 2026 bid on June 13 as it runs against the joint North American bid. The decision to back Morocco’s candidacy to organize the tournament was approved by OIC’s foreign ministers at the 45th session of their council. Morocco […]

Eid al-Fitr in Africa: economic struggles, conflicts dampen festive mood

As Muslims across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region prepare to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr — the Feast of Breaking the Ramadan Fast — starting from Wednesday (11 April), people in many parts of Africa are bracing for low-key festivities due to the tough economic and security challenges that their countries are going through. […]

Morocco foils smuggling of over 4 tons of cannabis off Tangier’s coast

Marine Units of the Moroccan Royal Gendarmerie (County Police) seized on Monday more than four tons of drugs off tangier’s coasts after chasing down two fishing boats used by the smugglers. Seven involved people were arrested. According to local press reports, the dealers stole two small fishing boats from Tangier’s City port before sailing to […]