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France-Africa: Morocco & Senegal to host 4th edition of “Rencontres Africa”

Morocco and Senegal will host this year’s edition of “Rencontres Africa”, an economic event that brings together French and African business leaders. The event, considered, “the most important Africa-focused business gathering, brings together business leaders, investors, project leaders and policy makers from France more than 30 African countries. This 4th edition will take place October […]

Tunisian wanted by Interpol nabbed at Casablanca airport

A Tunisian man convicted and wanted in France for illegal activities was arrested in Morocco, at Mohammed V airport in Casablanca. The man, 68, was arrested on Wednesday after landing. He was coming from Tunisia, according to security forces, cited by news outlet le360. The runaway criminal has been on the Interpol wanted list with […]

Tunisia: Dissolution of judicial independence body a “big step in the wrong direction” – UN human rights chief

Dissolving the Tunisian body that deals with judicial independence, known as the High Judicial Council, is a “clear violation” of the country’s obligations under international human rights law, UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet warned on Tuesday. Tunisian President Kais Saied announced his decision to dissolve the Council on Sunday, saying “the judicial council belongs […]