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Lebanon legalizes cannabis growing for medicinal, industrial purposes

As Lebanon’s economy struggles amid coronavirus fallout, the parliament on Tuesday passed legislation to legalize cannabis cultivation for medical and industrial purposes, a move that is expected to generate revenue for the country. Lawmakers approved the bill during a parliament session held in a conference hall. The approval received the backing Hezbollah’s allies including representatives […]

Burundi reaffirms steadfast support for Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara

Burundi has renewed its firm support for Morocco’s full sovereignty over its entire Saharan territory, describing the Autonomy plan offered by Morocco for the Sahara as the “ONLY credible and realistic” solution to the regional dispute. The supportive stand was expressed by Foreign minister of this African country Albert Shingiro, in a joint statement released […]

Egypt renews coalition ties to fight terrorism

“The National Defense Council agreed to prolong the participation of (Egyptian) troops engaged in a combat mission” in the Gulf, the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a statement released by the Egyptian presidency announced. This is the second time Cairo is renewing its engagement with the Saudi-led coalition and the announcement came barely 48hours […]