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South Sudan: President sacks his two vice-presidents, key officials in surprise reshuffle

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dismissed on February 11 two of his Vice-presidents, the nation’s spy chief, and several senior officials, with no explanation provided for the moves. The shake-up, announced through a series of presidential decrees read on State television, comes amidst ongoing tensions in the country, which has struggled to implement the […]

Morocco Announces 3rd Coronavirus Case

A third coronavirus case was confirmed this Tuesday in Morocco by the health ministry. After suffering respiratory difficulties, a French tourist, who arrived in Marrakech on March 7, went the following day to a local hospital for medical care and tested positive for COVID-19. The patient is now in a stable condition, say the Moroccan […]

Beirut explosion victims start receiving Moroccan assistance

The families affected by the tragic explosion in Beirut port started receiving the food and medical assistance extended by Morocco. The distribution operation started Friday in the presence of Moroccan Ambassador to Lebanon M’hammed Grine, Lebanese officials and representatives of civil society. The humanitarian aid sent upon orders from King Mohammed VI includes vital emergency […]