Morocco’s presidency of HRC 57th session ends after adoption of 37 major resolutions

The 57th regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, held under the chairmanship of Morocco, concluded on Friday, oct.11. The session was marked by the adoption of 37 resolutions—ten of which were voted on—and one decision. On the final day of the session, Ambassador Omar Zniber, Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the UN Office […]

Biwater to build wastewater treatment plant in Moroccan city of Tarfaya

The National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) has selected UK company Biwater to design and construct a new wastewater treatment plant in the southern coastal town of Tarfaya. Biwater has carried similar projects in other Moroccan cities, including Tamuda Bay, Khenifra, Aourir and Boukhalef. The new project “is part of the country’s efforts […]

Burundi: Nearly 1.5 million people need humanitarian aid – UN

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, OCHA, indicated Monday that 1.5 million in Burundi need urgent humanitarian aid amounting to $194.2 million. The agency made the announcement as it launched the country’s 2023 Humanitarian Response Plan. The agency indicated that the needy include 1.1 million most vulnerable. OCHA called for an […]