Burundi government kills at least 22 in pre-election violence

The Burundian government said on Tuesday it had killed at least 22 “wrongdoers” in what it described as violence linked to upcoming presidential election scheduled for May. “Wrongdoers took advantage of this electoral period thinking people are distracted,” police spokesman Pierre Nkurikiye said on the state broadcaster RTNB. “The population should remain calm because security […]

Fresh Clashes Force Over 10,000 to Flee in Western and Southern Sudan

More than 10,000 people have been displaced from North Darfur and South Kordofan within three days following a renewed surge in violence, according to the UN migration agency. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Sunday, December 28, that over 7,000 residents fled the towns of Kernoi and Oum Barou in North Darfur between […]

King Mohammed VI hosts Iftar in honor of White House senior adviser Jared Kushner

King Mohammed VI hosted Tuesday an iftar, a fast breaking meal, in honor of President Trump’s son-in law and senior adviser Jared Kushner, Moroccan News Channel Al Oula reported. Earlier, the Sovereign held talks with Jared Kushner on strengthening the long-standing, strong and multidimensional strategic partnership between Morocco and the United States, as well as […]