Tongan King George Tupou V died on Sunday aged 63 in a Hong Kong hospital, a news report said, though no official confirmation has yet been made. Tupou V, who was sworn in as king in 2006, was a strong advocate for democratic reform.
Queen Elizabeth II on Monday marked 60 years since ascending to the throne and beginning a reign marked by changing perceptions of the British monarchy. During her reign, there have been 12 British prime ministers, 12 US presidents and six popes.
The French Foreign Minister Alain Juppé pays a visit to Tunis, hailing the beginning of a new chapter in Franco-Tunisian relations. Next, we meet the Moroccan anti-monarchy rapper who has just been released from jail on charges he says were trumped up. Finally, a young filmmaker tracks down surviving members of an Algerian orchestra from the 1950s.
More than 100 world dignitaries, including representatives of Iran, Syria and the US, gathered in Riyadh on Tuesday to pay their last respects to Saudi Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz, who died on Saturday aged 83.
Morocco's King Mohammed VI has vowed to hold parliamentary elections soon, though without specifying when, as pro-democracy activists press for further reform in the wake of the July 1 constitutional referendum.
Moroccans on Friday voted overwhelmingly to transfer some of the king's powers to the prime minister in a constitutional referendum called by King Mohammed VI in response to pro-democracy protests
Moroccans began voting Friday in a referendum on constitutional changes offered by the king to answer demands by pro-democracy protesters. Turnout will be a key test of his support, as the opposition says the proposed reforms are not enough.
The campaign for Morocco’s referendum on proposed constitutional reform to curb the powers of King Mohammed (pictured) entered its final day Thursday, but pro-democracy protesters are urging a boycott saying the text falls short of their demands.
Morocco’s main political parties urged Moroccans to vote "yes" as campaigning began Tuesday ahead of a July 1 referendum on limiting King Mohammed VI’s powers. The proposals were introduced last week in a bid to appease anti-regime protesters.
Demonstrators loyal to King Mohammed VI attacked democracy activists with eggs and bottles in the Moroccan capital of Rabat Sunday, during dual rallies both for and against the king's proposed reforms.
