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Tunisia: Forty migrants, including infants, die in boat tragedy off Tunisian coast

At least forty migrants, among them infants, died after a boat bound for Europe capsized off the coast of Mahdia in central Tunisia on Wednesday, October 22. According to Mahdia court spokesman Walid Charbi, Tunisian naval units rescued around thirty survivors from the vessel, which was carrying migrants largely from sub-Saharan Africa. Authorities have launched […]

COVID-19: King Mohammed VI’s Africa initiative, another token of his commitment to the continent

Several countries, international institutions and international media have hailed the initiative put forward lately by King Mohammed VI calling for a unified and concerted response to COVID-19 pandemic in Africa and for facilitating joint action by African countries. The initiative, which also suggests sharing of experience and best practices in the fight against the coronavirus […]

Private TV NCI wins broadcasting rights of FIFA World Cup 2022 in Côte d’Ivoire

Abidjan-based Private Television NCI has acquired exclusive broadcasting rights of the FIFA World Cup 2022 to take place in Qatar, in the West African country. “NCI is pleased to announce the acquisition of the exclusive rights to broadcast live the 28 best matches of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 throughout the Ivorian territory, free […]