India ups lending to Africa in bid to counter China’s dominance

Africa has become the second-largest recipient of credit from India while over the past decade 18 of the 25 new Indian embassies or consulates were opened in the continent, as the South Asian powerhouse tries to catch up with China’s massive sway in the resource-rich continent. Many African nations received about $12 billion or 38% […]

Morocco calls for refraining from anything aggravating situation in Palestinian territories

Morocco, under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, insists on the need to refrain from anything that could aggravate the situation in the Palestinian territories and the consequences that could lead the region to more tension, said, Thursday in Amman, Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita. The intensification […]

Morocco dedicates $320 million to address water stress in dry regions

Morocco has earmarked 320 million dollars (3 bln dirhams) to address water shortage in drought-hit areas of Souss, Moulouya, Oum Errabia and Tensift, Water and Equipment Minister Nizar Baraka said. Speaking to MPs, the minister said Morocco has 148 large dams and 135 small ones that are not enough so far to cover the increasing […]