Burkina Faso increases defense budget by nearly 50 per cent for 2023

Burkina Faso authorities have budgeted $1.09 billion for defense expenditure this year, an increase of 49.43 per cent compared to last year, to address security concerns caused by terrorism activities. The West African country has been grappling with insecurity caused by terrorists and a political instability. The central government has lost around 40 per cent […]

Morocco Made ‘Significant Progress’ on Human Rights in 2016- EU Report

Morocco recorded “significant progress” in the field of human rights in conformity with its constitutional commitments, said the EU Annual Report on Human Rights and Democracy in the World in 2016. The report points out to the legislative reforms undertaken by Morocco to protect human rights, strengthen the rule of law and promote democratic practices. […]

Morocco, a Civilizational Model of Coexistence between Cultures, Religions – Miguel Moratinos

Morocco constitutes a civilizational model of social coexistence between different cultures and religions, said Tuesday in Rabat, former Spanish Foreign Minister, Miguel Angel Moratinos. “Morocco has always been a nation respectful of the alliance of civilizations, and a land of coexistence between different cultures and religions that have contributed effectively to the country’s richness and […]