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Africa/Football: CAF chooses another Moroccan as acting Secretary General

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, Tuesday appointed its Commercial director, Moroccan Abdelmounaïm Bah, as acting Secretary General to replace his compatriot Mouad Hajji who resigned Monday from his position. CAF Emergency Committee met Tuesday to fill in the void created following Hajji’s resignation. The organization said it has “confidence in Bah who has exhibited […]

Nearly Ten Firms Now Exploring Morocco’s Oil and Gas Reserves, Minister Says

Nearly ten companies are currently active in Morocco’s oil and gas exploration sector, Energy Transition and Sustainable Development Minister Leïla Benali told the House of Representatives, noting the entry — for the first time — of Moroccan investors into the industry. During question time on the results of exploration activities, Benali said the companies operate […]

Human Rights Watch urges Tunisia to drop charges against refugee aid workers

Human Rights Watch has called on Tunisian authorities to drop what it described as “unfounded charges” against five employees of the Tunisian Council for Refugees, who went on trial on Nov 24, amid an escalating crackdown on civil society groups. The rights watchdog also urged the immediate release of two staff members who have been […]