Morocco: IMF-World Bank meetings will go ahead despite earthquake
The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank have both agreed to hold meetings in Marrakech despite the recent earthquake,...
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France blocks visas to students from Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger
France will suspend visas for students from Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, reports French media outlet Radio France Internationale (RFI),...
Niger: French troops stand their ground despite multiple protests
Thousands demonstrated in Niamey, in front of a military base where French troops are operating, reports African News and agencies,...
British MP says, tourism can help Morocco back on its feet
A British member of parliament noted on September 17, that tourism could help Morocco following an earthquake that has killed...
Morocco could ask for aid following quake in central region
The UN said on September 15 that Morocco could ask for aid very soon following a deadly earthquake that killed...
Libya: Authorities call for investigation into deadly floods
Libya’s authorities called for an investigation, on September 14, into whether human failings were at fault for this month’s floods...
Disputes break out in Strasbourg over EU-Tunisia migrant deal
MEPs clashed over the European Union’s migration deal with Tunisia, reports EU-funded news outlet, Euronews, September 12. On September 12,...
4 drown in Tunisia as migrant boat capsizes
4 died and 21 were rescued as a migrant ship sank in Tunisia, according to Asharq Al-Awsat, September 13. A...
France’s PM claims Mali “contained” terrorism when French troops were present
France’s Prime Minister noted that the presence of French troops on Malian soil made it possible to “contain” terrorism, reports...
Row erupts in Germany over “illegal migration” from “safe countries”
Politicians in Germany argue whether North African countries, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco should be considered as safe countries when discussing asylum...
Turkey sends Gaza “material to produce rockets”
Israel’s customs authority said that it found 16 tons of material used to produce rockets, reports Reuters, September 14. The...
Libya: Haftar’s son could throw his hat in Presidential race
General Khalifa Haftar's son, Al-Siddiq Haftar, has hinted at a presidential run, reports Qatari news website Middle East Monitor, September...
Tunisia: Legal Troubles for Dissidents Escalate
A Tunisian judge has issued international arrest warrants against prominent political figures in the country, reports Cuban news outlet, La...
Morocco to host IMF-World Bank meetings despite earthquake
Morocco’s government is adamant the IMF-World Bank meetings should go ahead in Marrakech despite the recent earthquake, reports Middle East...
AU made permanent member of G20 during meeting in New Delhi
The African Union was made a permanent member of the G20, following the meeting that took place earlier this month,...
