Despite the frost in Rabat-Paris relations, France has leant towards Morocco’s stance at the UN urging all parties, including Algeria, to resume the round tables process with a view to finding a political solution to the Sahara conflict, while stressing the pre-eminence of the autonomy plan. “I reaffirm the historic and straightforward and steady support […]
Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Joey Hood is expected in Morocco this week, the office of the spokesperson for the State Department announced in a statement. While in Morocco, the Acting Assistant Secretary will meet with Moroccan government officials, local business leaders, as well as with civil society leaders. He […]
Police in South Africa has announced the arrest of wanted 50-year-old Mozambican suspected to be the mastermind of a lucrative kidnapping ring for ransom. Esmael Malude Ramos Nangy is wanted in his country and by Interpol for organizing kidnappings for ransom which can reach several million dollars in the country affected by the phenomenon for […]
