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King Mohammed VI of Morocco (left) greets Rwanda's President Paul Kagame. (AFP/File)

February 1st, 2017 - 11:00 GMT

African Union summit comes to a close with a readmitted Morocco and criticism of Trump

Morocco was readmitted to the African Union on Monday following an absence of more than three decades.

Moroccan King Mohammed VI, pictured in February 2016. (AFP/File)

January 31st, 2017 - 07:00 GMT

After a 33 year absence, Morocco rejoins the African Union

“These people who harm, who dress in black to carry out attacks, destroy the property of others in the name of Islam, what they do has nothing to do with Islam. That is why I want to ban the niqab,” said Guinean President Alpha Conde. Image used for illustrative purposes. (AFP/File)

August 1st, 2015 - 04:49 GMT

Four African countries say no to niqab, Islamic leader says no problem