First Independent Mena Newspaper
The President of Tunisia last week made a speech that hit the nail on the head. After supporting women’s social and economic rights, he spoke out against equality in inheritance. His words were not well received by civil society in Tunisia, particularly feminist activists. President Kaïs Saïed made the speech on the occasion of August […]
After many neighborhoods were locked down in big cities, Moroccan authorities closed some beaches in Sale near Rabat where vacationers do not abide by protective measures. Tangier beaches also remain closed as the city is one of the most infected by the virus in the country. Tangier together with seven other cities including economic powerhouses […]
The Somali jihadist Shebabs claimed responsibility for the attack launched on Sunday on a famous hotel in Mogadishu, frequented by government officials, that killed ten civilians and a police officer, according to an official report in the evening. It took security forces four hours and a raging gun battle to regain control of the Elite […]
Italy’s Interior and Foreign Ministers are expected this Monday in Tunisia to raise the thorny issue of migration as waves of departures from the shores of the North African country are increasing. Luciana Lamorgese and Luigi Di Maio’s visit, according to Italian media, highlights “Italy’s interest for a country that is facing challenges”. It also […]
Qatar’s national carrier, Qatar Airways, has signed an $8-million sponsorship deal with Tunisia’s top tier football league team Club Africain – first such deal by the Gulf airline. The four-year deal will enable the trade brand of the Gulf airline feature on the various sport kits of the Tunisian club. Established in 1920, Club Africain […]
The Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), an Australian think tank based in Sydney, ranked Morocco as the safest country in Africa in a benchmark index measuring peace in 172 independent states and territories. Morocco was ranked 83rd globally ahead of Tunisia 92nd and Algeria 117 and the sixth in the Arab region where it […]
Following the breakthrough announcement by Abu Dhabi and Israel to normalize ties, the Washington Post said that Morocco is among the MENA region countries that might follow suit along with Oman and Bahrain. The UAE and Israel said on Thursday they will forge a broad new relationship under a deal that US President Donald Trump […]
The European Union (EU) has again called for an accurate assessment of the fate of the European humanitarian aid sent to the Tindouf camps and of the beneficiaries of this aid, in the absence of reliable statistics and an official census of the population held in captivity in Tindouf. In response to an MEP’s question, […]
Zaina Nyiramatama, former executive secretary of Rwanda’s National Commission for Children (NCC), has been appointed new ambassador to Morocco, a statement by the Prime Minister’s office announced on Saturday. Zaina Nyiramatama replaces former mufti of Rwanda Sheikh Saleh Habimana, who was appointed in July 2019 as Rwanda’s first ambassador to Rabat. The appointment of Nyiramatama, […]
The families affected by the tragic explosion in Beirut port started receiving the food and medical assistance extended by Morocco. The distribution operation started Friday in the presence of Moroccan Ambassador to Lebanon M’hammed Grine, Lebanese officials and representatives of civil society. The humanitarian aid sent upon orders from King Mohammed VI includes vital emergency […]