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Climate Change: Morocco Hosts 2nd Ministerial Conference on AAA Initiative

The Moroccan city of Benguerir (near Marrakech) is hosting this Nov.4-5 the 2nd annual ministerial conference of the Initiative for the Adaptation of African Agriculture to climate change (AAA Initiative). The event, organized under the theme: “Food Security Facing Climate Change”, brings together representatives of key financial institutions, donors, the private sector and scientific researchers […]

Morocco busts smuggling attempt of over 7.2 tons of cannabis

The Casablanca Police foiled on Monday an attempt to smuggle 7,228 tons of cannabis from Morocco to overseas and arrested three people involved in this drug operation. The drug haul was found in a truck bearing false registration plates. Tailed by the police, the lorry, which was carrying 220 cannabis bales, crossed several cities and […]

Egypt’s Old Guard Back in Power: Al-Sisi in Bouteflika’s Footsteps?

After Abdelaziz Bouteflika claimed a “crushing victory” in his bid to win a fourth term as Algeria’s leader and his main rival, Ali Benflis, has accused him of a “massive fraud”, Egypt seems to be headed to a similar scenario: While Egypt’s interim government has characterized the upcoming election as an important step towards democracy, […]