Morocco to reap 61 mln quintals of cereals in 2019

Morocco braces for a cereals yield of 61 million quintals in 2019, that is 19% less than an average year, said the agriculture ministry noting the sugar beetroot harvest will be good standing at 70 tons per hectares. Rainfall was 11% less compared to an average year and 23% less compared to last year, the […]

Egypt: President bans appointment of foreign coach for Pharaohs after AFCON debacle

President Fattah al-Sisi has ruled out appointment of a foreign head coach for the Pharaohs after their poor performance at home during the African Cup of Nations, AFCON, hosted by Egypt. The team has been without a coach since Javier Aguirre resigned after the Pharaohs’ early exit of the AFCON. The home side lost to […]

From Nairobi, Macron praises Morocco’s education reform as African model

French President Emmanuel Macron praised Morocco’s education system as an “extraordinary model” for Africa, highlighting what he described as “an incredible revolution” spurred by the leadership of King Mohammed VI. Speaking at the closing of the Africa Forward “Inspire & Connect” business forum in Nairobi, held ahead of the Africa Forward summit, Macron said Morocco […]