Tag: Asia

Chinese workers in Africa and link with host political regimes (Ghana vs. Algeria) — study

December 28, 2023

Fresh allegation has resurfaced in Nigeria that Chinese firms operating in the West African country employ prisoners from China, but although the validity of the ... Read More

Africa pivots from Europe and North America to Asia on trade — reports

October 17, 2023

Over the past two decades, Africa's trade partnerships have significantly shifted away from Europe, with Asia emerging as the primary trading partner, a recent analysis ... Read More

East Africa promotes regional, China tourism to reduce over-reliance on US, Europe

March 9, 2023

In their post-Covid recovery plans, East African countries are promoting niche products, such as cruise, adventure, culture and sports tourism, in emerging tourist markets such ... Read More

Namibia rhino poaching surges to record level, blame on cross-border syndicates

January 31, 2023

The number of endangered rhinos poached in Namibia reached the highest level on record in 2022, as twice as many animals — 87 compared to ... Read More

King of Morocco Boosts Diplomatic Momentum by Appointing New Ambassadors

December 14, 2021

King Mohammed VI, of Morocco, received on Tuesday at the Rabat Royal Palace,  nineteen new ambassadors to be positioned in several capitals in Europe, Africa, ... Read More

Morocco’s BCP mulls stake sale to Asian bank

October 22, 2020

Morocco’s second largest bank, BCP, is said to be planning to allow in a major Asian bank as stakeholder in a bid to diversify its ... Read More

Moroccans on Blacklist of Alleged Terrorism Financiers

February 25, 2018

US intelligence agencies have established a blacklist of individuals from around the world, including from Morocco, suspected of funding terrorist operations. The blacklisted are banned ... Read More

Cost of US Wars in Middle East, Asia: $5.6 Trillion

November 9, 2017

The cost of US wars in the Middle East and Asia was estimated at $5.6 trillion said The Watson Institute of International and Public Affairs ... Read More

Delaware Governor to Attend Atlantic Dialogues in Morocco

December 15, 2016

Governor of Delaware, Jack Markell, will participate on Friday in the “Atlantic Dialogues” in Rabat, a conference on issues pertaining to Atlantic Ocean countries. The ... Read More

Morocco Joins ASEAN Treaty

September 7, 2016

Morocco is set to diversify its global partners with the recent joining of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC) of the Association of Southeast ... Read More