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Supreme Court of Seychelles charges 8 Iranians for illicit drugs trafficking

The Supreme Court of Seychelles has charged 8 Iranians, the crew of a vessel, for the importation of illicit drugs to the African archipelago. The eight men onboard a vessel known as Abdullahi, were intercepted by the Seychelles Coast Guard (SCG) on December 28, 2023, northeast of Denis Island, which lies 60 kilometers north of […]

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Benin, Sri Lanka waive visa requirement for diplomats

Benin and Sri Lanka have sealed a deal to scrap visa requirements for holders of diplomatic passports from both countries as part of efforts to bolster ties in many areas including politics, economy, culture and tourism. Shegun Adjadi and Ali Sabry respectively top diplomats from Benin and the Asian country inked the deal. The deal […]

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Moroccan King’s role, efforts to defend Palestinians’ legitimate rights commended by NAM summit

The Non-Aligned Movement Summit convened in Kampala, Angola, Januray 19-20, commended King Mohammed VI for his political initiatives and humanitarian and social actions to safeguard the interests and legitimate claims of the Palestinian population. In the final declaration adopted Saturday, the Heads of State and Government taking part in the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned […]

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Morocco: International network involved in Illegal migration, human trafficking dismantled in Salé

An international network involved in organizing illegal immigration and human trafficking was dismantled Saturday by officers of the provincial judicial police of Salé, on the basis of accurate information provided by the services of the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance. The investigation into this case led to the arrest of four individuals, including a foreign […]

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OIC Secretary-General commends King Mohammed VI, President of Al-Quds Committee, for his support to the Palestinian Cause

Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hussein Ibrahim Taha, expressed admiration for the substantial efforts made by King Mohammed VI, who serves as the President of the Al-Quds Committee, in support of the Palestinian cause. This came during a meeting at the OIC General Secretariat in Jeddah, Hussein Ibrahim Taha held with […]

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Africa at critical juncture: as China slows, continent needs to diversify economic partners

With Chinese lending to Africa shrinking, the continent must focus on increasing its internal trade, diversifying trade-able goods away from commodities, and developing and solidifying its relationships with other global economic partners, according to a senior official at the Asia Business Council. The continent has long had robust economic ties with China, but now faces […]

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King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, dedicates additional scholarships to Palestinian students

The King of Morocco, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee,  instructed to provide Palestinian students with additional scholarships to enable them to pursue their studies under favorable conditions. As the chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, King Mohammed VI directed the allocation of additional scholarships for Palestinian students, a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African […]

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Russia, Niger poised to expand trade, economic ties

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk Tuesday January 16 indicated that Moscow is keen to expand trade, economic and investment ties, and trade turnover with Niger, Sputnik reports. Overchuk made the comment during a meeting with Niger’s Premier Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine. He is in the Russian capital as part of an international tour seeking […]

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China’s FM on Africa charm offensive tour calls for Gaza ceasefire

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has kicked off his inaugural trip of 2024 that takes him to four countries around Africa, focusing on diplomacy, economics, and security issues on the continent. During his first stop in Cairo, the top Chinese diplomat called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the start of the implementation of the […]

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Niger’s PM embarks on international tour to diversify partners

Niger’s Prime Minister Lamine Zeine landed in Russia on Monday January 15, the first leg of an international tour to take him also to Iran, Turkey and Serbia as the West African country seeks to diversify partners after severing ties with former colonial power France. Zeine is heading a high-key delegation including the ministers of […]