Morocco, model for alliance of civilizations- Senior UN representative

UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations Miguel Ángel Moratinos of Spain lauded Morocco for its efforts to promote dialogue between civilizations, cultures and religions in a world plagued by a rise of extremism and hate speeches. Moratinos is visiting Morocco just few days after a landmark visit by Pope Francis who was received […]

African mining continues to be held back by infrastructure deficit — experts

While interest in Africa’s critical mineral reserves, including those vital to combating climate change, is soaring, in some places their extraction is hindered by problems with vital infrastructure, according to several recent studies. The African mining industry, which contributes an estimated 4.5% to the continent’s GDP, has also made a significant contribution to the global […]

UN Lauds Morocco’s initiatives to host Libyan dialogue, welcomes understandings reached at Bouznika

The United Nations on Wednesday expressed “appreciation” for Morocco’s efforts to bring Libyans around the negotiating table for a political solution to the crisis in Libya, and welcomed the understandings reached by the 2nd round of the inter-Libyan dialogue in Bouznika.   Delegations from the Libyan High Council of State and the House of Representatives […]