Leviathan gas deal approved amidst criticisms

Morocco’s PJD Islamists brace for a defeat in upcoming elections

Morocco’s local, regional and parliamentary elections will be held on September 8 with Islamists standing as the biggest losers after leading two consecutive governments. The PJD candidates have so far failed to convince after a meager performance at the helm of a coalition government. Running up against fierce opponents such as liberal PAM and RNI, […]

Iraq cancels imprisonment sentence of British national accused of smuggling antiquities

An Iraqi court has overturned the conviction and 15-year sentence handed to a British pensioner last month for antiquities smuggling, the defense of the pensioner has said, Arab News reports. Lawyer Thaer Saoud told AFP Tuesday the Court of Cassation overturned the conviction of his client James Fitton who is expected to be freed. “We […]

Atlas Lions star Ounahi nears transfer to Manchester City

Speculation over a potential transfer of Morocco international midfielder Azzedine Ounahi from Girona to Manchester City has intensified in recent days, following reports that the Spanish club is actively pushing for a move within the Manchester City Football Group. French football website Foot Mercato reported on April 25 that Girona has proposed Ounahi to the […]