Mali: The transfer of the French base in Kidal has begun

The Barkhane anti-jihadist force began the final phase of the transfer of the Kidal base in northern Mali to the United Nations force (MINUSMA) and the Malian army on Tuesday, the French general staff said. “The last logistical convoy left for Gao this morning at 5 a.m. A detachment of Barkhane will remain on site […]

Morocco to invest $10bln in rail projects by 2030

Morocco is planning to invest an additional 10 billion dollars (96 billion dirhams) to expand and develop its railway network, transport minister Abdesamad Kayouh said. At least, 5.3 billion dollars will be spent on the high-speed rail link between Kenitra and Marrakech as well as on the development of regional trains, the minister told MPs. […]

International Press Underscores Morocco’s Return to AU as Diplomatic Victory

Leading international papers commented on Morocco’s readmission to the African Union after 33 years of absence as a landmark diplomatic victory reflecting the north African Kingdom’s growing economic and political clout in the continent. Morocco whose bid to reintegrate the African Union was endorsed by 39 of the 54 AU member countries is officially a […]