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Mauritania: 6 candidates register for June 21 elections

Registration with the Mauritanian Constitutional Council has ended with six candidates willing to contest in the June 21 presidential polls. Most of the opposition political parties are boycotting the elections because they claim that it lack s credibility and transparency.  Some of the candidates will be vying for the presidency for the first time and […]

Morocco reiterates commitment to ‘5+5 Defense’ Initiative

Morocco has reiterated strong commitment to the “5+5 Defense” Initiative seeking to enhance cooperation, mutual trust and security between the North and South countries of the western Mediterranean. Morocco’s engagement was voiced by Minister in charge of National Defense Administration Abdeltif Loudyi during the 20th meeting of the Ministers of Defense of the “5+5 Defense” […]

Egypt back to state emergency

Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi Sunday declared three month state of emergency following two terrorist deadly attacks on Coptic churches in Alexandria and Tanta. Both attacks were claimed by the Islamic State group. The decision will be introduced to the parliament before approval which is to be made within a week. The Egyptian President convened […]