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Worldwide Afro Network celebrates World Africa Day in a digital way

Initiated by Amobé Mévégué, host and journalist on France 24, in partnership with UNESCO, the Worldwide Afro Network (WAN) is a concept to commemorate World Africa Day. The WAN organizes this May 25, on social networks, panel discussions on the health and social challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic to Africa and ways to respond […]

Morocco’s airport police arrests Interpol-flagged British citizen

Morocco’s police officers arrested an Interpol-flagged British National at Marrakech Menara Airport on Thursday. The 31-year-old British citizen was subject to an international arrest warrant based on his alleged involvement in drug trafficking, Barlamane news website reported, citing a security source. After verifying the Interpol database, the police identified the individual as the subject of […]

Controversial Cleric’s invitation to visit Morocco sparks harsh criticism

The invitation extended by a Moroccan association to a controversial Islamic scholar from Saudi Arabia to visit Morocco has caused concerns amongst different organizations, thinkers, analysts and large layers of society over his anti-Shia, anti-Sufi and extremist stances. The infamous cleric, Mohammad al-Arifi, was also unwelcome because of his repeated calls for jihad, holy war, […]