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‘Zero tolerance’ to coups: African Union pushes for democratic renewal on the continent

The African Union (AU) has a “zero tolerance” policy toward unconstitutional change, the bloc’s leaders insisted at the end of their two-day meeting in Addis Ababa on Sunday (19 February), as they decided to maintain suspension of four military-ruled countries. The annual AU meeting aimed to jumpstart a faltering trade deal but the leaders also […]

Ceuta Migrants Crisis: Washington & Paris avoid taking sides in Morocco-Spain row

After a record number of migrants entered the occupied enclave of Ceuta earlier this week amid heightened tension between Morocco and Spain over Madrid’s decision to host Polisario chief under a false identity and with an Algerian passport, all eyes turn to Paris and Washington, Rabat’s strong allies, to see which side they will support. […]

Morocco’s economic growth to improve to 3.2% in 2024 despite drought

Morocco’s economic growth would pick up to 3.2% in 2024 from 2.9% expected in 2023, amid persisting drought but improving exports, planning agency HCP said. The forecast is closer to that of the World Bank which sees the economy growing by 3.1% this year after 2.8% last year. The agency expects Morocco to reap a […]