An Algerian appeals court has upheld a five-year prison sentence against renowned French Algerian author Boualem Sansal, intensifying concerns over freedom of expression in the North African country. The ruling also includes a fine of 500,000 Algerian dinars (approximately $3,850). Sansal, 80, was convicted of “undermining national unity” under Article 87 bis of the Algerian […]
Morocco and Italy signed an agreement to mutually recognize the driving licenses delivered by their respective authorities. The agreement would spare holders of Moroccan driving licenses administrative hurdles, notably in view of the large Moroccan diaspora in Italy. Spain was the latest EU country with whom Morocco had signed a driving license mutual recognition agreement. […]
Turkey reiterated its position in support of Morocco’s sovereignty and territorial integrity during a visit to Rabat by envoy of Turkish President. Morocco’s territorial integrity and stability constitute a “strategic priority” for Turkey, said Ibrahim Kalin, envoy of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who was bearing a message to King Mohammed VI. “Morocco is a […]
