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Africa, Top Priority in Morocco’s Foreign Policy- FM

Morocco’s triumphal return to the African Union, its south-south cooperation endeavour and the paralysis plaguing the Maghreb as well as its efforts to find a lasting settlement to the artificial dispute over the Sahara were salient features in the speech delivered by Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita before the UN General Assembly. Bourita recalled that Morocco’s […]

Nigeria secures $134 million loan for agriculture

The Nigerian Government has secured a $134 million loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to strengthen its agricultural sector amid growing food insecurity concerns. This funding aims to increase seed and grain production and improve food security, according to a statement of the Agriculture ministry on November 14. A recent “Harmonized Framework” report, prepared […]

Morocco to Replace Kenya as Host of 2018 African Nations Championship

The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has unanimously decided to grant Morocco the organization of the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in place of Kenya. Morocco will replace Kenya, who had their rights to host withdrawn by Caf due to a lack of preparation. The tournament for locally-based players is scheduled to take place in […]