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Surge in migration from Horn of Africa to Gulf states is alarming, UN warns

The number of women and children migrating from the Horn of Africa to the Gulf states has significantly increased and is a cause of concern, the head of the UN’s International Organization for Migration (IOM) has warned, citing climate change as the main driver of the increased migration. The treacherous journey from Djibouti, Ethiopia and […]

Over 37 bln DH Allocated to Morocco’s Human Development Initiative

As it celebrates its 13th anniversary, the Moroccan human development initiative (INDH) has earmarked 37 billion dirhams to projects across the kingdom benefiting 10.4 million people. The initiative, spearheaded by King Mohammed VI, funded projects including 9359 revenue generating activities in an effort to enhance the living conditions of the poor and promote economic and […]

Egypt: Judoka Islam El Shehaby Sent Home for Snubbing Israeli Opponent’s Handshake

The Egyptian judo athlete who caught world attention for snubbing handshake with his Israeli opponent after their contest in the Rio Olympics has been sent back home by his own team for the unfriendly behavior, the International Olympic Committee announced Monday. “The Disciplinary Commission (DC) considered that his behavior at the end of the competition […]