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Morocco: 10-Man-IS-Inspired Cell Dismantled

The Moroccan powerful Central Bureau of Judicial Investigation (BCIJ) busted a ten-member terrorist cell in the eastern cities of Oujda and Tendrara, near the Algerian border, announced the Interior Ministry on Thursday, indicating that the cell was planning terror attacks in the North African country. Most of the cell members have criminal records and are […]

Libya’s Culture minister arrested, investigated on corruption charges

The Libyan Public Prosecutor has ordered the arrest and the pre-trial of Culture Minister Mabrouka Tougi, over accusations of corruption in administration and finance transactions. Tougi was interrogated on Dec. 29 and has been detained pending an investigation against her over allegations of corruption following a decision by the prosecution. A brief statement by the […]

Interpol elects French official as president at Marrakech general assembly, Morocco praised for security leadership

Marrakech hosted the 93rd General Assembly of Interpol which elected France’s Lucas Philippe as new president for a four-year term. Philippe succeeds Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi of the United Arab Emirates, whose mandate has ended. Beyond the election, the Marrakech assembly became a platform to celebrate Morocco’s growing stature in international security cooperation. Delegates and senior […]