Mauritania Cuts Off Diplomatic Ties with Qatar

Mauritania has joined its voice to the Arab nations that cut off diplomatic ties with Qatar, which they accuse of supporting terrorism and sidelining with Iran. “The state of Qatar has linked its policies … in support of terrorist organizations and the propagation of extremist ideas,” the Mauritanian news agency said relaying a statement of […]

Kinshasa to host IX Francophone Games

Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), will host from July 28 to August 06 this year, the IX Games of the Francophonie, the international organization representing countries and regions where French is spoken or is customary language. The sport event will bring together the best young artistic and sporting talents of […]

Morocco rebukes Algeria over ‘unacceptable’ conduct at UNESCO cultural event

Morocco issued a strongly worded rebuke on May 21 accusing individuals linked to Algeria’s delegation at UNESCO of “unacceptable” conduct, as Algerian regime looks intent on contaminating sports and culture with its enmity towards anything Moroccan. In a statement, Morocco’s delegation said participants representing Moroccan civil society were subjected to repeated verbal abuse during events […]