ICESCO Year of Women 2021 closes at official ceremony chaired by Princess Lalla Meryem

The official closing ceremony of ICESCO Year of Women 2021 was held Wednesday in Rabat under the chairmanship of Princess Lalla Meryem, President of the National Union of Moroccan Women (UNFM). Taking the floor during the official ceremony held at the headquarters of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in Rabat, ICESCO Director […]

Middle East, North Africa Police Chiefs address regional crime issues in Marrakech

Marrakech is hosting INTERPOL’s fourth meeting for Chiefs of Police from the Middle East and North Africa, with ways of tackling organized crime and terrorism high on the agenda. With the MENA region being one of the fastest growing regions for information exchange via INTERPOL, senior law enforcement officials are meeting to identify ways for […]

Uganda’s democracy tested as military trial of opposition leader sparks outcry

In Uganda’s tense political atmosphere, a landmark Supreme Court ruling has become the latest flashpoint in the case of Kizza Besigye, the opposition leader facing possible death penalty charges in a military court. The ruling, which declared civilian trials by military tribunals unconstitutional, has energized opposition figures demanding his immediate release. Besigye’s journey from disappeared […]