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Burkina Faso leader gets BRICS Medal for fighting for country’s sovereignty

The transitional President of Burkina Faso, Ibrahim Traore, announced Tuesday, he was awarded the BRICS Medal for his determination and courage in the interest of the West African country’s sovereignty. The award was presented by Larissa Zelentsova, the President of the International Alliance of BRICS Strategic Projects. The Russian BRICS boss, who was in Ouagadougou […]

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EgyptAir unveils Manchester, New Delhi routes

Egypt’s national carrier EgyptAir has added new routes serving India and the United Kingdom, namely Cairo to Manchester and Cairo to New Delhi. The Manchester-bound flights will kick off on July 15 with plans to operate five weekly round trips on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, using the Boeing B737-800NG model. The first flight […]

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Cameroon: new frontline in China-Australia trade war?

Despite being sued by Australia’s Sundance Resources, Cameroon is set to begin in August the construction of a railway line with two China-affiliated businesses, connecting the coast to substantial iron ore deposit on Congo Republic border. In December 2020, the Perth-based Sundance Resources and two other Australian mining companies, who aspired to develop one of […]

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Morocco reiterates unwavering commitment to international efforts to combat terrorism

Morocco has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to international efforts to combat the terrorist threat, pursuant to the guidelines of King Mohammed VI, establishing a multidimensional approach that combines the achievement of security and peace with the goals of sustainable development and progress. The remarks were made by a senior official of the Moroccan Foreign Ministry […]

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Israel to recognize Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara – media reports

Israel is on the way to announce a formal recognition of Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over the Sahara, according to Israeli media. The issue is at the heart of a visit to Morocco by Israel’s National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi who met on Wednesday Morocco’s foreign minister Nasser Bourita. Israel’s transport minister Miri Regev, […]

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Knesset Speaker commends ‘open, forward-looking leadership’ of Morocco’s King

The speaker of the Israeli Parliament, the Knesset, Amir Ohana, hailed King Mohammed VI for “his open and forward-looking leadership, his vision of peace and his innovative thinking.” The Sovereign, who is following in the footsteps of his Grandfather the late Mohammed V and his father the late Hassan II, is working even harder to […]

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Morocco’s FM meets in Rabat Israeli National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi

Morocco’s Foreign minister Nasser Bourita conferred on Wednesday in Rabat with Israeli National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi on bilateral and regional issues of common interest. They hailed cooperation ties that are gaining momentum between the two countries in all sectors, especially in matters of security, according to local press reports. Though no reference has been […]

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Israeli army takes part for 1st time in African Lion Drills in Morocco

An Israeli elite unit is taking part for the first time in the African Lion military games on Moroccan soil, Israeli defense forces spokesman Avichai Adraee said. Israel will send a delegation of 12 soldiers and a commander of the Israel Defense Forces to the African Lion, which brings together 8000 soldiers from 18 countries. […]

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Algerian Girlfriend of Al Jazeera Channel Chief behind Ousting of Moroccan TV Anchor

The Algerian girlfriend of Head of Qatari Al Jazeera channel is behind the vindictive dismissal of Moroccan presenter Abdessamad Nasser for a tweet defending Moroccan women’s honor tarnished by a smear campaign launched by Algerian state media, officials and hired influencers. The channel’s decision sparked an outcry because the tweet was posted on his personal […]

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King calls on Moroccan pilgrims to be ambassadors of their homeland, its ancient civilization, openness & tolerance

King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, has called on Moroccan pilgrims to be ambassadors of their homeland, its ancient civilization and identity, based on the values of openness and tolerance. “Be the ambassadors of your religion, showing Islamic brotherhood and moderation in belief and conduct, and rejecting all signs of radicalism, extremism or any […]