Erdogan Elected Leader of Turkey’s Ruling Party
Erdogan, founded the AKP in 2001 and led it to victory in an election a year later President Recep Tayyip ...
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Turkey Sacks 4,000 More Officials In Coup-Bid Crackdown
The Turkish government has sacked almost 4,000 more public officials in what appears to be the latest purge related to ...
Brittle Economy Risk For Erdogan Ahead of Turkey Poll
At rallies ahead of Sunday's referendum on expanding his powers, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is fond of reciting the ...
What Changes Under Turkey’s New Constitution Plan
Turkey on Sunday votes in a landmark referendum on a new constitution that would grant President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expanded ...
Morocco’s King Regains Upper Hand With New Cabinet
Morocco's new government is set to be dominated by officials close to the palace despite the premier hailing from the ...
Morocco King Names New Government
Morocco's King Mohamed VI on Wednesday named a new government headed by a member of the ruling Islamist party, following ...
Moroccan PM Agrees To Form Coalition, Breaks Political Deadlock
Morocco’s Prime Minster Saad Eddine El Othmani said on Saturday he had agreed to form a coalition government with five ...
Morocco King Names New Premier To End Deadlock
Morocco's king on Friday appointed a new prime minister to end a political deadlock that left the North African country ...
Turkey To Ban TV DATING Shows In Latest Sign of Gradual Islamisation
The Turkish government is to ban several popular television dating shows which do not fit in with 'traditions and customs'. ...
Morocco King To Replace PM To End Political Impasse
The king of Morocco is to appoint a new prime minister, the royal palace announced, after an unprecedented five months ...
Saudi Royals Host Erdogan Ahead of Syria Talks
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Saudi Arabia's top leadership on Tuesday during a visit to further strengthen ties as ...
Turkey’s President Erdogan Wins Power-Boosting Vote
Turkey's parliament has approved a new draft constitution paving the way for a presidential system of government. The reforms - ...
Turkey May Hold Referendum On New Constitution In Early April
A woman walks under snow-covered trees during a snowfall in Istanbul, Turkey Turkey may hold a referendum in the first ...
Turkey Focuses On Gulen Links In Russia Envoy’s Murder
The investigation into the killing of the Russian ambassador to Ankara is focusing on possible links to the Gulen movement, ...
Turkey’s AK Party Wants President’s Powers Expanded
Turkey’s ruling AK Party on Saturday submitted to parliament a package of constitutional reform proposals that would expand the president’s ...
Ghana And Lessons From Moroccos October 7 Polls
Morocco’s modern electoral system last October 7 chugged past dooms day predictions to deliver smooth and peaceful elections to the ...
Trial Opens For Islamist ‘sex Scandal’ Couple
The trial in Morocco of two Islamist figures in their 60s over an alleged "sex on the beach" incident has ...
Turkey Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Fethullah Gulen
A court in Turkey has issued a formal warrant for the arrest of US-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, who the ...