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Tunisia’s authoritarian president Kais Saied rejected an EU offer for aid in return for a tighter control on illegal migration. “Tunisia rejects what the EU announced, not because of the small amount … but because the proposal conflicts with the memorandum of understanding signed in July,” Saied said. The dispute between the EU and Tunis […]
Morocco’s bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup with Spain and Portugal is “a message of peace, tolerance, and inclusion,” emphasized FIFA President Gianni Infantino. “Two continents – Africa and Europe – united not only in a celebration of football but also in providing unique social and cultural cohesion. What a great message of […]
The FIFA Executive Committee has unanimously selected the joint Morocco-Spain-Portugal bid to host the 2030 World Cup since it was the only bid in the race for hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup, converging media sources have reported. A statement from Morocco’s Royal Palace has just confirmed the reports, quoting King Mohammed VI as celebrating […]
Mauritania’s President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani has told French media Le Figaro his country will not provide a territory for French troops expelled out of Niger. “Mauritania does not seem to me, either strategically or geographically, to be the best country to host soldiers dedicated to the fight against terrorism in the Sahel. In the fight […]
Libya’s Justice Minister, Halima Ibrahim indicated Sunday October 1st the North African country is very determined to ensure all Libyans detained abroad are sent home to serve their prison sentences, ‘Libya Observer’ reports. H. Ibrahim made the announcement on Facebook in the wake of a prisoner swap agreement signed between Libya and Italy, on the […]
The Spanish aerospace group Aciturri Aeroengines moved into Casablanca following the acquisition of the Moroccan company GOAM Industrie. “Aciturri Aeroengines has officially acquired GOAM Industrie, a manufacturer of engine components located in Casablanca’s Midpark, specializing in the production of turbine and aircraft engine parts,” stated the Spanish group in a statement posted on the social […]
The European Bank for Reconstruction & Development expects Morocco’s economic growth to reach 3.1 % up from the 1.3 % recorded in 2022 when a drought compounded the adverse impact of tighter global financing conditions. According to the Bank’s Regional Economic Prospects report released Wednesday, the forecast does not incorporate the effects of the powerful […]
Benin denied Wednesday September 27 a report by a Nigerien media that a military base in the north of the West African country is under construction to house French troops leaving Niger. In a statement, Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji, the spokesperson for the President Patrice Talon’s administration rubbished the information that a military base is being […]
A UN expert has sounded the alarm on the current situation of legal restrictions and prosecutions of individuals and associations in Algeria, stressing that urgent attention must be given to this situation. “The Government must loosen tight restrictions on assemblies and associations to bring laws and practice into conformity with the national Constitution and international […]
Nabil Ammar, Tunisia’s Foreign Minister, is expected in Moscow on September 26 at the invitation of his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov, in a bid to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries, Webdo Tunis reports, citing the Foreign ministry. “The visit will provide an opportunity to support African efforts to bring an end to the […]