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Morocco: WB backs reform program targeting poor, vulnerable layers with $500 million loan

The World Bank (WB) has just approved a $500 million loan to improve protection against health risks, childhood human capital losses, old-age poverty and climate change in Morocco. This is the first in a series of three grants for a government reform program that is concurrently receiving support from other development partners, the Washington-based organization […]

EU’s 7.4 bn-euro aid package to support cash-strapped Egypt, curb illegal migration

The European Union signed a “historic” deal with Egypt on Sunday (17 March) that includes a funding package of 7.4 billion euros and elevating their relationship to the level of a “strategic and comprehensive partnership”, in bid to stem migrant flows to Europe. The 7.4 billion-euro aid package for cash-strapped Egypt was announced by European […]

King Mohammed VI hosts Iftar in honor of Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi

King Mohammed VI hosted Saturday, at the Royal Residence in Salé, an iftar in honor of Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed Ben Zayed Al Nahyane, who is currently visiting Morocco. During the banquet, the King of Morocco and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi exchanged congratulations on the occasion of the blessed month […]