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US reiterates from Algiers its position in support of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara

The US Assistant Secretary of State David Schenker reiterated while on a visit to Algiers Washington’s support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara. Schenker said at a press conference following talks with Algeria’s Foreign Minister Sabri Boukadoum that political dialogue on the basis of Morocco’s autonomy initiative is the only solution to the dispute. The […]

Foreign residents in Morocco inoculated on similar footing as nationals

Thousands of foreign residents have benefited from Morocco’s free coronavirus vaccination campaign which kicked off on January 28. King Mohammed VI had ordered that the campaign be open to Moroccans and foreign residents in the country in a bid to achieve collective immunity as soon as possible. President of the association of French nationals in […]

Kenya: blogger’s death sparks violent protests and outcry over police brutality

Nairobi descended into chaos Thursday (12 June) as angry protests erupted over the death of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang, who died in police custody under suspicious circumstances. Riot police fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators demanding justice and the resignation of Deputy Police Chief Eliud Lagat, whom Ojwang had accused of corruption. The 31-year-old […]