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Earthquake: USAID lauds Morocco’s response, acts of generosity & pledges $1 Mln initial humanitarian aid

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has praised Morocco’s leadership of the humanitarian response to the devastating earthquake that hit the country on Sept.08. The Agency Administrator Samantha Power has voiced her country’s commitment to support the Government of Morocco’s recovery efforts, as the North African Kingdom’s works to provide immediate, life-saving humanitarian assistance […]

Nigeria’s presidential hopefuls sign peace pact in bid to prevent unrest during election

As Nigerians head to the polls on Saturday Feb. 25 in a fiercely-contested presidential vote, 18 candidates sign second accord in the capital Abuja in the presence of election observers in a bid to prevent unrest and “maintain a peaceful environment before, during and after … the vote.” The crucial election comes as Africa’s most […]

Tunisia: Grand Mufti denies supporting front runner in second round

Tunisia’s highest religious leader Wednesday debunked rumors that he has thrown support behind Kaïs Saïed who is touted as the next President of the North African country, Middle East Monitor reports. Othman Battikh took to his official facebook page to reject claims that he endorses the law professor at the expense of media tycoon Nabil […]