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Morocco’s King Urges IsDB Group to bolster Private Sector, Engine of Growth

King Mohammed VI has urged the Islamic Development Bank to help its member countries to diversify their economies and stimulate the private sector, a growth engine and a source for the creation of wealth. In a message to the 44th annual meeting of IDB Group, convening in Marrakech (April 5-6), the Moroccan Sovereign said most […]

EU willing to co-finance vaccine production unit in Morocco

The European Commission is ready to co-finance a vaccine production unit in Morocco, a spokesperson for the EU Commission said on Thursday, indicating that the unit would serve as a distributor of vaccines in Africa.   “In the event that pharmaceutical companies would make a clear and structured proposal, meeting all the conditions for a […]

African students caught in crossfire of tightening Western visa rules

African students pursuing education abroad are facing heightened scrutiny as the United States and United Kingdom ramp up enforcement of immigration compliance, raising concerns about travel equity and academic opportunity. In the U.K., the Home Office has launched a campaign warning tens of thousands of international students — many from Africa — about overstaying visas. […]