Morocco Hosts Event on AI and Disarmament in Geneva

Morocco, the current president of the Francophone Ambassadors Group (GAF) in Geneva, organized a side event on Monday titled “Artificial Intelligence and Disarmament: Ongoing Processes and Practical Applications.” The event took place at the Palais des Nations alongside informal United Nations discussions on the use of AI in military settings and its implications for international […]

Germany boosts aid for African deals to woo allies, counter China’s charm offensive

Germany is set to increase its state guarantees for business investments in African countries, a move widely interpreted as being aimed at diversifying trade relations and to make it more independent from China. In September, China removed tariffs on 98% of agricultural and mineral imports from nine of Africa’s poorest countries. The decision follows Chinese […]

New WB $300 million loan to support Moroccan municipalities’ performance, service delivery

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a $300 million loan (€271.8 million) to support the strengthening of Morocco’s municipalities, an objective that is part of the Kingdom’s broader efforts to upgrade urban services and turn urban conglomerations into engines of growth and job creation. The Municipal Performance Project aims to build capacity […]