Yasmine Ouirhrane Receives 2019 Young European of the Year Award

Moroccan-Italian Yasmine Ouirhrane, 23, has been awarded the 2019 Young European of the Year title in recognition for her commitment to equality for women and equal participation opportunities for migrants in Europe. The €5,000-money prize was handed to Yasmine over the weekend at a European Youth meeting in Brussels. The prize is awarded by the […]

2025 Crans Montana Forum Kicks off in Casablanca

The 2025 Crans Montana Forum (CMF) opened on Friday in Casablanca under the theme: “Africa’s International Trade: Maritime Safety and the Security of Ports and Navigable Routes.” This two-day event marks the first in a series of high-level forums scheduled in Morocco and forms part of the Royal Initiative aimed at enhancing access of Sahel […]

Mali starts building Russia-backed gold refinery

Mali has started building a new gold refinery with Russian and Swiss partners, which officials say will help the country gain greater control over its gold exports, Reuters reported. The 200-ton-capacity facility is being developed in partnership with Russia’s Yadran Group and a Swiss investment firm, with the Malian state holding a controlling stake. At […]