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Morocco to Prepare Sixth World Cup Bid

Unrelenting, Morocco will submit a sixth bid to host the World Cup after losing to the North American bid, which won the right to host the 2026 edition. King Mohammed VI gave his Royal instructions to submit the 2030 bid, Sports Minister Rachid Talbi Alami said. He also said that Morocco will deliver the infrastructure […]

Tunisia: Heightened security after axe attack on local jeweler ahead of annual pilgrimage in Djerba

Authorities in Tunisia have ramped up security measures on the island of Djerba following an axe attack on a local Jewish jeweler, just days before the island hosts its annual Lag B’Omer pilgrimage. The victim, a 50-year-old shop owner, sustained defensive injuries and was admitted to hospital on Thursday, May 8, though he is expected […]

China loans Mauritania $87m for port construction

China has extended Mauritania a $87 million loan to be used for the construction of a fishing harbor expected to generate 800 permanent jobs and handle around 400,000 tons of merchandise yearly. Minister of Finance and Industry Cheikh El Kebir Moulaye Taher told lawmakers Tuesday that the future port will be located 25 km north […]