Moroccan & French justice ministers Mohamed Benabdelkader & Eric Dupond-Moretti

Tunisia: Defense minister debunks rumors about presidential plans

Tunisia’s defense minister Tuesday denied in front of lawmakers rumors indicating that he has plans to run for November presidential elections. Abdelkrim Zbidi, speaking in front of a parliamentary commission, stressed that the issue has never been raised. “Did you ever hear me claiming this or that position? This only binds people who circulate this […]

Los Angeles Times Recalls Morocco’s Protection of Jews in WWII

On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the release of the movie “Casablanca” which marks the struggle against fascism, the heroic acts of Sultan Mohammed V of Morocco in protection of the Moroccan Jewish community against anti-Semitic measures imposed by the French Vichy government were highlighted by the Los Angeles Times. In an op-ed […]

Ethiopia: Tigray finally opened to humanitarian aid workers

It took a month of conflict before Tigray finally opened to humanitarian aid workers, yet, the whole province will not be accessible.   UN Secretary General’s Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric confirmed Wednesday the details of the agreement reached last Friday with the Ethiopian Government to allow “unimpeded, sustained and secure access” for humanitarian supplies to reach […]