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The Algerian beleaguered regime has crossed a new line in abomination in its repressive measures against all dissenting voices. Its latest absurdity showed when it demanded that French writer Boualem Sansal, jailed since November, changes his lawyer by a “non-Jewish” attorney. This outrageous blackmail illustrates, if need be, the reckless drift of the current government. […]
The Netherlands has become the latest western country to agree to return 119 stolen artifacts to Nigerian museums. The artifacts, known as the Benin Bronzes and mostly housed in a museum in Leiden, were looted in the late 19th century by British soldiers from what is now Nigeria. They will be returned at the request […]
Moroccan-Malian joint military commission convened its first meeting in Bamako this week to discuss cooperation prospects, especially in terms of training and equipment of the army of the sub-Saharan country. The meeting also focused on cooperation in logistics and sharing experiences in addressing regional security threats. Mali’s Ministry of Defense stated in a press release […]
Kenya is under increasing diplomatic scrutiny as Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) prepares to announce a parallel government on Kenyan soil, a move that the military-backed government in Khartoum condemned as “act of hostility” against the country’s sovereignty. The announcement of forming its own breakaway government was made by the paramilitary group, on Tuesday […]
Morocco foils terrorist plan instigated by senior ISIS leader in Sahel region Morocco’s Central Bureau of Judicial Investigation (BCIJ) successfully thwarted, this Wednesday morning, a highly dangerous terrorist plot targeting Morocco, commissioned and instigated directly by a senior ISIS leader in the Sahel region. The operation was conducted on the basis of accurate information provided […]
In a significant development undermining Congo’s military position, Burundian forces have begun withdrawing from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, despite official denials from Burundi’s military spokesman, Reuters reported. This retreat coincides with the M23 rebels’ continued territorial expansion and mounting humanitarian concerns. The United Nations human rights office has reported disturbing developments, including the execution […]
Joint committees will be implemented to unify the efforts of the three countries organizing the 2030 FIFA World Cup, namely Morocco, Spain, and Portugal, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) announced. The creation of these committees was agreed upon during a meeting between FRMF President, Fouzi Lekjaa, and Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) President Rafael […]
The head of the Council of Europe’s Office in Morocco, Carmen Morte Gomez, hailed on Tuesday in Rabat the measures taken by the Kingdom to strengthen the protection of children against online sexual exploitation and abuse. Speaking at a conference on “Protecting children from online sexual exploitation and abuse,” organized by the Higher Institute of […]
The African Union’s (AU) Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) is making significant strides, with 39 African nations now part of the initiative, promising the make air travel around the continent more affordable. Speaking at the AU Summit, AU commissioner for infrastructure and energy, Amani Abou-Zeid, emphasized that the SAATM is a critical component in […]
Morocco’s national legal instruments position the country as a reliable partner and an international player in the fight against child exploitation and online sexual abuse, the King’s Prosecutor General and President of the Public Prosecutor’s Office, El Hassan Daki, said on Tuesday in Rabat. Speaking at a conference on “Protecting children from online sexual exploitation […]