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Morocco & Italy to Step up Cooperation in Statistics

Morocco’s National Statistics Agency (HCP) and the Italian Institute of Statistics (ISTAT) inked, on Wednesday in Rabat, an agreement aimed at fostering cooperation between the two institutions through the exchange of data and experiences. Speaking to reporters after the signing ceremony, Mr, Gian Carlo Blangiardo, Head of the Italian Institute, said the agreement will broaden […]

COVID-19: Number of confirmed cases in Morocco exceeds 100

The number of cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) confirmed in Morocco exceeded one hundred this Sunday after the Ministry of Health announced thirteen new cases between Saturday night and Sunday afternoon.   With the thirteen additional cases, the total number of COVID-19 infected patients in the country jumps to 109.   Since the start […]

DRC defies growing international pressure for ‘inclusive dialogue’ with M23 rebels

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is standing firm against mounting international pressure to hold direct talks with the M23 rebel group, despite the group’s significant territorial gains in the eastern part of the country. Since January, the M23, which is accused of receiving support from neighboring Rwanda, has captured key cities like Goma and […]