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King calls on Moroccan pilgrims to be ambassadors of their homeland, its ancient civilization, openness & tolerance

King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, has called on Moroccan pilgrims to be ambassadors of their homeland, its ancient civilization and identity, based on the values of openness and tolerance. “Be the ambassadors of your religion, showing Islamic brotherhood and moderation in belief and conduct, and rejecting all signs of radicalism, extremism or any […]

Late Ben Ali’s son-in-law Slim Chiboub rounded on corruption allegations

Slim Chiboub, son-in-law of former Tunisian President Ben Ali was arrested Wednesday in connection with corruption allegations after he refused to show up before the public prosecution for questioning, reports say. The prosecution Wednesday sent forces for Chiboub who reportedly ignored two demands to appear before the prosecutor of Tunis court of first instance in […]

English-speaking Cameroon: 22 villagers including children, women killed – UN  

At least twenty two people, including 14 children and women were killed Friday in the village of Ntumbo, populated by the English-speaking minority in northwest Cameroon. The majority of children are under 5. The opposition and local NGOs have accused the government and the military, who have been fighting Anglophone secessionist armed groups for three […]