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WB Lends Morocco $55 Mln for Youth Employment in Marrakesh-Safi Region

The World Bank has approved a $55 million loan to Morocco to enable the country develop youth employability programs in the Marrakesh-Safi region within the frame of a new project destined to provide economic support to youths. This project will combine training for lower skilled youth, support potential entrepreneurs and investments in local businesses in […]

King Mohammed VI Grants Royal Pardon to Journalist Hajar Raissouni, other Defendants in the Case

King Mohammed has granted royal pardon to Moroccan journalist Hajar Raissouni who was sentenced on September 30 to one year in prison for undergoing an illegal abortion and having sex intercourse outside marriage. The Royal pardon was announced this Wednesday Oct. 16 in a statement by the Moroccan Ministry of Justice. Royal pardon was also […]

Sahara: UN Security Council briefed on challenges to UN-led political process

The UN Security Council was briefed on Tuesday behind closed doors by MINURSO Chief Alexander Ivanko and UN Sahara envoy Staffan de Mistura on latest developments on the ground, the stands of all parties to the conflict, and the challenges facing the UN-led process to achieve a lasting & peaceful solution to the Sahara issue. […]