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East Africa: EU Global Gateway struggles to challenge rival China’s BRI

To offer developing countries an “alternative” to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the EU launched, in 2021, its €300 billion Global Gateway scheme but as Kenya’s case shows, the EU’s initiative struggles to challenge its Chinese rival. For the European Union, investing in trade routes is about economic development and a way to push […]

Morocco Orders Four Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners worth $1.1 bln

Morocco’s flag carrier, Royal Air Maroc (RAM), will add four Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to its fleet for a total cost of $1.1 bln. RAM already operates five 787-8 Dreamliners. The new Boeing planes will help the airline expand in South America, North America, the Middle East and Europe. “Our vision is to be the leading […]

Sahara: Yemen reaffirms support to Morocco’s autonomy plan & territorial integrity

Yemen has reaffirmed its steadfast support to Morocco’s territorial integrity and autonomy plan offered for a lasting and peaceful resolution of the Sahara regional conflict. The support was renewed by Yemeni top diplomat Ahmed Awad Bin Mubaraka at a joint press conference held Monday in Rabat following a meeting with Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita. The […]