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Morocco elected president of Executive Board of World Food (WFP)

Morocco was unanimously elected on Monday to the presidency of the Executive Board of the World Food Programme (WFP) for the year 2024. The election of Morocco, represented by its Permanent Ambassador to UN agencies in Rome, Youssef Balla, to the helm of this supreme governing body of the largest humanitarian organization at the international […]

Parliament Unanimously Approves Civil Status Reform Bill

Morocco’s House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation Monday modernizing civil status administration procedures, marking a significant step toward streamlining bureaucratic processes for citizens seeking name changes and other civil registry services. The chamber approved Bill No. 16.25, which amends Law No. 36.21 governing civil status records. The unanimous vote in both the Interior Committee and […]

Algeria: Presidential campaign gathers momentum

With the upcoming presidential elections scheduled for next spring, Algeria seems to be heading toward a direction with uncertain outcomes. President Bouteflika who has ruled the country for 14 years, spanning 3 terms in office has made a recent appearance albeit in photographs, after more than 18 months of absence while undergoing medical treatment in […]