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Morocco, ‘Destination of Choice’ for Sub-Saharan Migrants, Irish Times

Since launching the migrant regularization campaign, Morocco has steadily become a “destination of choice” for several Sub-Saharan migrants, pushing them to give up the risky idea of joining Europe by sea, says the Irish Times. “Once merely a stepping stone for those desperately chasing their European dream, the North African country has now become the […]

Sudan: At least 50 dead in gold mine collapse as calls grow for regulation of artisanal mining

A deadly gold mine collapse in northeastern Sudan’s Howaid desert has claimed the lives of at least 50 people, according to local media reports. The incident occurred over the week-end in Nile River State, where artisanal mining is rampant and largely unregulated. Eyewitnesses said miners were trapped beneath a sudden avalanche of sand and rock […]

China to send Morocco 10 mln Sinopharm jabs

China promised Morocco 10 million sinopharm coronavirus vaccine doses in April and May, the Moroccan parliament said.   The shipment is part of the cooperation between Morocco and China to counter the coronavirus in implementation of the wishes of King Mohammed VI and president Xi of China, the Parliament said in a statement following talks […]