Morocco has earmarked 11 billion dirhams ($ 1.22 billion) to support small farmers in a bid to rebuild the country’s livestock herd through 2026, agriculture minister Ahmed El Bouari said. Speaking at a joint press conference with the government spokesperson, El Bouari explained that under the program financial aid will be provided for the purchase […]
As jihadist attacks escalate across West Africa, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is fast-tracking plans for a regional counter-terrorism force to confront the mounting security crisis. According to ECOWAS Commission president Omar Alieu Touray, preparations for the long-anticipated force are “in full gear,” with member countries ready to contribute troops. Finance and […]
The European Union Foreign policy Chief Josep Borrell has stressed the need to preserve a strong EU partnership with Morocco, which he described as “an important partner” of the European bloc. In a written answer to MEP José Ramón Bauzá, Mr. Borrell said the EU Commission is taking action to avoid Ceuta migration events in […]
