Libya: Haftar Forces Block Saif al-Islam Gaddafi’s Burial in Sirte

Representatives of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi’s legal and media team said that forces loyal to Khalifa Haftar prevented the burial of Saif in Sirte, imposing conditions that barred expressions of mourning, banned displays of his photos or slogans, and limited mourning to three days — terms described as harsh and unacceptable. In response to these restrictions […]

U.S. Think-Tank: Morocco’s Royal Atlantic Initiative seeks to reshape Sahel & Sub-Saharan regions

The initiative launched by King Mohammed VI offering Atlantic access to African landlocked countries seeks to reshape the geostrategic landscape of the Sahel and Sub-Saharan regions amid a wave of coups fueled by economic and social decline, said a U.S. think-tank. In an analysis on the royal initiative, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace said the […]

Morocco Named World’s Best Spa Destination

Morocco was celebrated at the World Spa Awards as the World’s Best Spa Destination thanks to its centuries-old Hammam heritage. This title, the second in a row taken by Morocco, was awarded at a recent gala ceremony in Vietnam. In addition to Morocco, the award short list included Egypt, Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa and Tanzania. […]