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Libya: New GNU receives Tunisian president as first visiting foreign head of state

The Tunisian president visited Libya on Wednesday 17 March, the first visit by a head of state to the new leaders of the national unity government.   The menu of the meeting was copious: the fate of the families of jihadists, the position towards Israel and economic cooperation. During the eight-hour visit, Tunisian President Kais […]

Egypt: Mexico wants thorough, transparent investigation on death of its 8 nationals

Mexico’s foreign minister Claudia Ruiz Massieu who flew to Cairo after the tragic death of 8 Mexican tourists has called for thorough, comprehensive, prompt and transparent investigations in the circumstances that led to what she termed “tragic and unprecedented events.” The 8 Mexican tourists were killed together with 4 Egyptians and 10 others were injured […]

Youth Day: Morocco Takes Stock of the King’s Vision for Young People

Morocco’s Youth Day, celebrated this Friday July 21, offers an occasion to take stock of King Mohammed VI’s long-standing focus on young people as a pillar of national development spanning education, employment, entrepreneurship, sport, culture, environment and civic participation. Since acceding to the throne, the King has framed investment in human capital as a condition […]