POPE GENERAL AUDIENCE

Saudi Arabia reiterates its constant, principled position on Morocco’s territorial integrity

Saudi Arabia has reiterated its constant and principled position regarding Morocco’s territorial integrity, and its continued support for the Moroccanness of the Sahara.   This came during a videoconference held Tuesday between the Moroccan and Saudi Foreign Ministers, Nasser Bourita and Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud.   During the talks, the Saudi official renewed his […]

COVID-19: Morocco authorizes emergency use of Merck’s Molnupiravir

Morocco has authorized the emergency use of Molnupiravir, becoming one of the first countries in the world to approve this antiviral drug developed by the US pharmaceutical company Merck. The announcement was made by Director of Medicines and Pharmacy at the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, Ms. Bouchra Meddah. The protocol for the treatment […]

Red Sea crisis to affect global trade, fuel inflation in Africa and beyond

Escalating attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on ships in the Red Sea have not only unraveled a key global trade route, sending shipping and insurance costs soaring, but they are also threatening to again push up the cost of living in Africa that is already struggling with crippling debt. The Red Sea crisis and the […]