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Futsal African Cup 2020: Morocco faces Egypt in the Final

Moroccan futsal team will play against Egypt on Friday in Laayoune (Southern Morocco) the final match of the 2020 Futsal African Cup of Nations. The Atlas Lions, defending champions, reached the final of the African tournament after beating Angola 4-0. On this occasion, FIFA congratulated the Moroccans for their performance. “Congratulations to the Morocco team, […]

Mauritania: Marriage between President’s daughter & anti-slavery activist likely to curb racism, a mayor suggests

A loyalist of Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz has suggested to the country’s leader, as part of his endeavors to unite the North African country and stamp out racism, to wed his daughter to Biram Dah Ould Abeid, the leader of an anti-slavery initiative. Mohamed El Mokhtar Ould Hmein Amar, mayor of Aoujeft, a […]

Former French President Jacques Chirac Rushed to Hospital from Morocco to Paris

Former French President Jacques Chirac was rushed to hospital from the Moroccan Atlantic city of Agadir to Paris after falling sick on Sunday. Media reports say that Chirac was spending holidays at a Royal palace in Agadir when he was rushed on board a Royal jet to Paris. The family of the former French President […]