Google marked the 69th anniversary of Morocco’s Independence Day by featuring a special “doodle” on its homepage, showcasing the Moroccan flag waving against a backdrop of an orange-yellow sky. Clicking on the doodle sent users to a variety of resources about the significance of the day. The date commemorates the 1955 return of King Mohammed V from exile and his landmark speech announcing the end of France’s protectorate over Morocco.
Morocco has introduced a draft revision of its family code, marking the first significant update in 20 years. The proposed
Interpol has issued a Yellow Alert (missing persons notice) for two young Irish boys abducted by their Egyptian father, BBC
Egyptian authorities have arrested two men accused of attempting to steal hundreds of ancient artifacts from the seabed, CNN reports.
Mauritanian media raised alarms over an incident last Friday involving an Algerian military patrol's unauthorized entry into Mauritania.
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