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EU concerned about growing human rights abuses in Algeria

The European Union has voiced again its deep concern about the increasing serious human rights violation committed in Algeria against pro-democracy militants, critics of Algerian regime and peaceful protesters. In a report published on Tuesday by the EU Commission on the state of EU-Algeria relations, the EU denounced arbitrary detention of Hirak activists, the excessive […]

Covid-19: World Athletics backs El Guerrouj’s initiative, sets up athletes’ support fund

World Athletics launched on Tuesday, upon the initiative of Moroccan former athletics star Hicham El Guerrouj, a $500,000 fund to support professional athletes experiencing financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic. The fund, set up in partnership with the International Athletics Foundation (IAF), will be used to assist athletes who have lost most of their […]

Fez Festival of World Sacred Music Kicks off Friday

The opening ceremony of the 24th Fez Festival of World Sacred Music was held Friday evening under the chairmanship of Princess Lalla Hasnaa, the youngest sister of King Mohammed VI. Held this year under the theme: “ancestral knowledge and renewal of the medina of Fez”, the inaugural concert was, through the lyrics and music, reminiscent […]