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Calls grow to evacuate Moroccan citizens stuck in Gaza As the humanitarian crisis worsens in Gaza, a rights coalition calls for the Moroccan government to evacuate its citizens.

As the humanitarian crisis worsens in Gaza, a rights coalition calls for the Moroccan government to evacuate its citizens…

Morocco and Algeria in UN spat as Sahara dispute resurfaces Morocco and Algeria exchanged sharp remarks at the UN General Assembly over long-standing tensions about the Western Sahara.

Morocco and Algeria exchanged sharp remarks at the UN General Assembly, as long-standing tensions over Western Sahara once again came to the fore…

Former French President Sarkozy jailed in Gaddafi cash scandal Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy finally finds out his sentence after being found guilty of criminal association.

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy finally finds out his fate in the Gaddafi cash scandal case...

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- Ex Israeli commander admits 200,000 Palestinian casualties…

- Militants kill 22 villagers during ceremony in Niger…

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- Morocco’s dangerous dance with Russia…

- Mali’s junta finally pushes back against jihadists…

- US condemns Israel’s strike on Doha

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Morocco’s dangerous dance with Russia: Both sides, one smile It has become all too clear of Morocco's intention to continue their course on the tightrope between Russia and the U.S.

It has become all too clear of Morocco’s intention to continue their course on the tightrope between East and West, with oil from Russia in one hand and Trump’s fragile Western Sahara promise in the other...

Mali's junta hits back against Al-Qaeda linked jihadist group After persistent jihadist assaults on Mali’s key cities, a fuel blockade now appears to have forced the junta into action.

After persistent jihadist assaults on Mali’s key cities and little response from its leaders, a fuel blockade now appears to have forced the junta into action...

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- China’s new world order with the Gulf at its centre…

- Israeli forces attack peacekeepers in Lebanon…

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Morocco’s balancing act: Weapons from Israel, aid for Gaza Even as Morocco's aid flows into Gaza and protests erupt in support of the Palestinians, the kingdom deepens defence ties with Israel.

Even as Morocco’s aid flows into Gaza and protests erupt in support of the Palestinians, the kingdom deepens defence ties with Israel...

Chinese steel company enters the Moroccan market A Chinese state-owned steel firm has reportedly secured contracts for two huge infrastructure projects in Morocco.

A Chinese state-owned steel firm has reportedly secured contracts for two huge infrastructure projects in Morocco, adding to China’s growing involvement in North African development initiatives…

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An exclusive story on Women's rights in Iran and Trump's interesting post-war plans for Gaza...

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Prosecutors reject release request for Moroccan activist Moroccan activist Ibtissam Lachgar, held on charges of “insulting the divine entity,” has had her release request rejected by prosecutors.

Moroccan activist Ibtissam Lachgar, held on charges of “insulting the divine entity,” had her release request rejected by prosecutors...

Israel’s Netanyahu blocked Gaza ceasefire deal seven times During the Gaza conflict Israel has continued to obstruct ceasefire agreements with Hamas, even when the group agreed to its demands, Middle East Eye via Israel's Channel 13 reported on August 23rd. In Channel 13's HaMakor programme, US and Israeli officials were interviewed. They said that Israel had thwarted a ceasefire deal on seven different occasions during the war on Gaza.

Israel’s Netanyahu blocked Gaza ceasefire deal seven times

During the Gaza conflict Israel has continued to obstruct ceasefire agreements with Hamas, even when the group agreed to its demands, Middle East Eye via Israel's Channel 13 reported on August 23rd. In Channel 13's HaMakor programme, US…

Spanish commander warns of Moroccan threat, urges military boost A Spanish military commander calls for army to be better prepared for conflict with Morocco, amid the kingdoms increased defence spending.

A Spanish military commander calls for the army to be better prepared for conflict with Morocco, amid the kingdoms increased defence spending...

Morocco’s local governments hit by uncollected tax Local governments in Morocco have been hit by around $4.3 billion in lost tax revenue, weak administrative capabilities possibly at blame.

Local governments in Morocco have been burdened by around $4.3 billion in lost tax revenue, and weak administrative capabilities might be to blame….

Mali: Jihadist attack forces civilians into displacement In central-eastern Mali, jihadist control forces civilians to flee as the Malian forces struggle to regain ground.

In central-eastern Mali, the town of Farabougou has been under jihadist control since August 19th, forcing civilians to flee as the Malian army struggle to regain ground…

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Morocco: Police officer fatally stabbed by mentally ill man An on-duty police officer was tragically stabbed and killed by a mentally ill 63-year-old man on August 21st, for no apparent reason.

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Netanyahu looks to recruit Jews from diaspora communities worldwide and Trumps administration faces an interesting lawsuit...

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Spanish police find stash of Moroccan drugs hidden in oranges Spanish authorities continue to combat drugs trafficking from Morocco as huge drug bust finds 1579kg of hashish stashed in fake oranges.

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Sahel states move closer toward a unified military force Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, all members of the Confederation of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES,) etch closer to a unified command.

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100+ migrants attempt to swim from Morocco to Ceuta overnight In one of the most chaotic incidents seen this summer, over 100 migrants, including children, attempted to swim to Ceuta.

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Mali: Foiled coup plot adds to mounting pressures The ruling junta of Mali face growing turbulence as an alleged coup plot has been foiled, two dozen soldiers were arrested as a result.

Mali’s junta came into power through a coup. 4 years down the line they face the very same threat…

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Hakimi asked to withdraw interview comments amid ongoing case Moroccan international and star PSG right back Achraf Hakimi, has been told to retract his interview comments amid the ongoing controversy.

PSG tells Hakimi to stay quiet during his ongoing trial…

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NGOs grow concerned about Morocco’s treatment of migrants Morocco is sending up to 200 migrants per week to the already struggling southern city of Tiznit, and NGOs are becoming concerned.

Morocco’s flawed migrant policy showing its wares…

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Morocco seeks stronger ties with landlocked countries At a recent UN conference, Morocco allegedly committed to prioritising cooperation with landlocked countries in Africa.

Morocco encourage stronger support for struggling landlocked countries in Africa.

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Pope Leo tells 1 million Catholic youths they are sign 'different world is possible' In his closing blessing for the Jubilee of Youth, Leo remembered the young people of Gaza and Ukraine and other countries "bloodied by war" who could not join their celebration.

In his closing blessing for the Jubilee of Youth, Leo remembered the young people of Gaza and Ukraine and other countries "bloodied by war" who could not join their celebration;

Cartel-linked Kenyan arrested in Morocco for arms dealing In an international arms trafficking bust, a Kenyan national has been arrested in Morocco at the request of U.S prosecutors.

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