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Libya Forms National Unity Government in Morocco
A national unity government was formed in Skhirat (outskirts of Rabat), Head of the Libyan presidential council and prime minister-designate of the proposed national unity government, Fayez Al Saraj, announced Sunday evening. In a…
Islamic Cooperation Agreement Between Morocco & Chad
The Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Chad signed, Tuesday in Rabat, an Islamic cooperation agreement and an agreement on the training of imams. In a press statement, the Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, Ahmed Tawfiq, said…
Moroccan King Initiative to Train Malian Imams in Morocco, an Approach to Address Evil Roots
Malian president Ibrahim Boubacar Keita highlighted on Sunday the relevance and scope of HM King Mohammed VI's initiative to train Malian imams in Morocco as an approach that "addresses the roots of evil". The opportunity that HM King…
Morocco King Offers Condolences to Malian President Following Bamako Attack
HM King Mohammed VI has sent a message of condolences to Malian president Ibrahim Boubacar Keita following Friday’s terrorist attack that targeted the Radisson Hotel in Bamako, expressing the kingdom’s full solidarity and continued support…
Erik Jensen: Morocco’s Autonomy Plan Remains ‘Best Solution’ to Sahara Conflict
The autonomy plan presented by Morocco remains "the best solution" to the Sahara conflict, stressed Erik Jensen, former Special Representative of the UN Secretary General for the Sahara. The Moroccan Initiative was developed to find a…
Suspect Arrested in Destruction of Monuments in Mali
An Islamist extremist suspected of being involved in the destruction of religious buildings in the historic city of Timbuktu in Mali in 2012 has been arrested and was handed over to the International Criminal Court in the Netherlands early…
1.4 Billion $ for Humanitarian Action in Niger Between 2011-2015
Niamey- From 2011-2015, some 1.4 billion dollars were mobilized by donors for humanitarian work in Niger, a financing rate of 82 pc of the required needs according to the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Niamey.…
Two Soldiers Killed During Ambush in Central Mali
Bamako - Two Malian soldiers were killed Saturday during an ambush by unidentified gunmen in the Segou region, said official sources. 'On Saturday around 15h, an escort of armed forces of Mali is ambushed on Nampala Diabaly-axis, 6 km from…
Great Green Wall Summit Calls for Lifting Sanctions Against Sudan
Nouakchott - The member countries of the Pan African Agency of the Great Green Wall reiterated Monday in Nouakchott, their support for Sudan, calling for the lifting of sanctions against that country, within the scope of a US trade embargo…
Mali Will Have Solar Power Plant of 33 MW
Bamako - A photovoltaic solar plant of 33 megawatts (MW) will be built in Segou, Mali town located 240 km northeast of the capital, Bamako, said official source . An agreement on the realization of this project, whose cost amounts to 33.2…