Inter-religious dialogue is not enough, Knowing one another will help rise up to the challenge of radicalism – King Mohammed VI

“Radicalism – whether it is motivated by religion or not – is due to failure to know one another, to ignorance of the other, and to ignorance pure and simple,” said King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, pointed out Saturday in Rabat. In a speech delivered at the Esplanade of the Hassan Mosque in […]

Kenya at the heart of Africa’s illicit gold trade, new report reveals

Kenya has become a major transit hub for smuggled gold from conflict-ridden African countries, with illicit exports far exceeding official figures, according to a new SwissAid report. While the government declared only 672 kilograms of gold exports in 2023, the report estimates that over two tons — possibly far more — are illegally trafficked through […]

Palestine: PNC meeting in shambles

Barely a week before the Palestinian National Council (PNC) holds its first meeting in almost 20 years, doubts started to emerge regarding its holding as scheduled, some officials having claimed that it has been postponed while others have denied the claims. Hamas Chief Khaled Meshaal said the meeting should be postponed until there is “a […]