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Algeria’s Army Chief sparks diplomatic crisis with Riyadh after declining invitation for Umrah Pilgrimage

Algeria’s army Chief Gen. Said Chengriha has sparked a serious diplomatic crisis with Saudi Arabia after he rejected an invitation to perform Umrah pilgrimage, an act of generosity offered by Saudi authorities to all visiting Muslim leaders and seniors officials. Chengriha was invited to the spiritual journey with his accompanying delegation while he was visiting […]

Burkina Faso recruits 50,000 people as civilian defense volunteers to fight jihadists

The conflict-torn Burkina Faso has launched a drive to recruit 50,000 civilian defense volunteers to help the country’s army fight jihadists, the authorities announced. “The mission of these communal VDPs is to protect, alongside the defense and security forces, the people and property of their communes of origin”, in the face of jihadist attacks, according […]

AfDB supports Morocco’s healthcare in rural areas with €120 Mln funding

The African Development Bank has announced a €120-million funding to support Morocco’s efforts to improve women-children’s healthcare in rural areas, especially in the regions of Beni Mellal-Khenifra, Draa-Tafilalet and Guelmim-Oued Noun. The bank’s financial support is destined to improve access to healthcare centers, modernize health services through innovative solutions that improve connectivity and streamline their […]