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Morocco closes neighborhoods in Casablanca to fight coronavirus

Authorities closed a number of neighborhoods in Hay Mohammedi district in Casablanca to better fight the coronavirus outbreak as active cases in the economic capital exceeded 2000. Casablanca and seven other cities have been locked with entries and exists allowed on special permits only. The exodus from big cities to smaller towns during the Eid […]

At the UN, Mali accuses Algeria of backing terrorism

Mali’s representative to the UN in New York has openly accused Algeria of backing terrorist and separatist groups, in response to an Algerian representative’s statement accusing Mali of using drones against civilians. Mali, backed by Russia, has been battling Tuareg Azawad rebels who have turned more towards Algeria in recent months. Speaking at a UN […]

COVID-19: Tunisia to get $35m from World Bank

The World Bank will grant Tunisia $35 million destined to support the health ministry in its fight against the novel covid-19 and finance the purchase of medical equipment. The Washington-based institution in a statement said $20 million of the aid package is earmarked to bolster the capacity of the health system and support the North […]