Morocco has become the first Arab and African nation to qualify for the semi-finals of the world cup after beating Portugal 1-0 in a pulsating game played Saturday at Al-Thumama stadium. After the final whistle of the referee, several heads of state congratulated, during telephone calls, King Mohammed VI, for the Moroccan team’s historic qualification. […]
As the recruitment and exploitation of children in crises and political conflicts is a war crime under international humanitarian law. As the recruitment and exploitation of children in conflicts is a violation of the essence of the International Convention on the Rights of the Child and its annexed protocols and it requires no impunity. As […]
A UN Official has pleaded for more support to G-5 Sahel, saying the five-year-old force working to stabilize Africa’s Sahel has shown great potential, but needs more support from the international community to reach full operational capacity. Addressing the UN Security Council Thursday, Bintou Keita, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa, called for enhanced political and […]
