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Morocco’s unique approach to defusing extremism highlighted at UN

Morocco’s unique approach to defusing terrorism and countering incitement to terrorist acts within the context of Islam was highlighted this week at the United Nations during a high-level meeting of the UN Security Council’s Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC). Some officials from the North African country, including Minister of religious affairs, Ahmed Toufik, made the trip to […]

Sahara: Gambia reaffirms backing to Morocco’s “credible and realistic” Autonomy Plan

The Gambia has reaffirmed its steadfast support for Morocco’s Autonomy plan, saying it is the only “credible and realistic” solution to the Sahara regional conflict. The supportive stand was expressed in a joint communiqué issued Thursday in the Moroccan Saharan city of Dakhla following the 3rd meeting of the Morocco-Gambia Cooperation commission held under the […]

DRC defies growing international pressure for ‘inclusive dialogue’ with M23 rebels

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is standing firm against mounting international pressure to hold direct talks with the M23 rebel group, despite the group’s significant territorial gains in the eastern part of the country. Since January, the M23, which is accused of receiving support from neighboring Rwanda, has captured key cities like Goma and […]