Mauritania: Eight People Killed in Alms Distribution Event

At least eight elderly women died Wednesday in a stampede at a charity event in the Mauritanian capital Nouakchott. “At least eight people were killed, all elderly women, and two dozen others were injured,” a medical source said. The dreadful incident reportedly occurred in the compound of a rich Muslim man where people were invited […]

Washington commends Morocco’s advances in women’s rights

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman has praised the important strides accomplished by Morocco in recent decades in advancing women’s rights. During her visit to Morocco (March 8-9), the U.S. official, who attended an event in Casablanca to mark International Women’s Day, said Morocco’s new family code made significant reforms to advance equality for […]

Mauritius reverses social media restrictions after public backlash ahead of elections

Mauritius has withdrawn its controversial decision to restrict social media access during its upcoming general election following widespread public opposition. The proposed ban, which would have affected major platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X, sparked significant controversy across multiple sectors of society. The initial restriction was implemented in the island nation in response to […]