Morocco, 22nd most water stressed country in the globe- report

Morocco was listed among the 27 countries facing a high level of water stress according to a report issued recently by the World Resources Institute. Morocco was ranked 22nd in a list where Qatar, Lebanon and Israel were described as most countries facing an extremely high level of water shortage threat. Since its independence, Morocco […]

Coronavirus: Morocco to suspend intercity bus travels, most train connections, domestic flights

Morocco’s Ministry of the Interior announced Saturday the suspension of all intercity bus travels, starting Tuesday, March 24, at midnight, the National Railways Office (ONCF) announced the same day that it will suspend all train connections with the exception of some proximity trains, while the national carrier suspended all its domestic flights. People were also […]

Kenya and Somalia agree to reopen border, end 12-year hostilities to foster trade

Kenya and Somalia have agreed to reopen their common border crossings after more than a decade, amid warming ties between the two neighbors following years of tensions. Kenya has decided to reopen its border crossings with Somalia at Mandera, Lamu, and Garissa, effectively ending a 12-year barricade that began in 2011, Kenya’s interior minister said […]