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Berlin Attack: Angela Merkel’s Administration under Fire for Ignoring Foreign Intelligence Alerts

Chancellor Angela Merkel’s administration is under fire as investigations in the Christmas market massacre, perpetrated by Tunisian Islamic State group militant, Anis Amri, revealed loopholes in the German security system and shortcomings in cooperation with foreign intelligence agencies. A report presented to lawmakers has revealed that the Tunisian militant was mentioned 60 times in police […]

Morocco Welcomes UNSC Resolution, Calls on Algeria to Uphold Responsibility in Settling the Sahara Conflict

The newly adopted UN Security Council Resolution on the Sahara highlights Morocco’s efforts to settle the Sahara conflict through the autonomy initiative and calls on the other parties, notably Algeria, to uphold their responsibility in settling the conflict, Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Omar Hilale said. Speaking at a press conference following the […]

Egypt: al-Sisi almost doubles minimum wage few weeks ahead of controversial constitution amendments

Egyptian President Fattah al-Sisi Saturday shot up the minimum wage by 67 per cent from 1,200 Egyptian pounds ($69.27) to 2,000 ($115.74) per month as he embarks on extending his stay in power. The Egyptian leader speaking at a women event said the decision was expected to come late June. As part of the decision, […]