Noor Ouarzazate

FAO warns of rising hunger levels in Africa, despite farm potential

Hunger levels in Africa are following a worrying trajectory despite the continent’s potential in terms of arable land and abundant resources, FAO chief QU Dongyu said. The lingering impact of the Covid 19 pandemic, raging conflicts, the adverse effects of climate change and economic shocks have worsened hunger prospects in Africa, Dongyu told the 33rd […]

Morocco’s Justice Minister reiterates legitimate right to retrieve Ceuta and Melilla

Moroccan Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi reiterated Rabat’s longstanding claim to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, describing them as Moroccan lands and stressing that the issue remains on the table in all bilateral talks with Spain. In an interview with Asharq News, Ouahbi said “this matter remains on the table and every time we […]

UN counter-terrorism agency to open office in Morocco

Morocco’s capital city of Rabat will host the regional hub of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) destined for counterterrorism training and cooperation in Africa. A host-country agreement and contribution agreement were signed remotely on Tuesday by Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and UN counter terrorism chief Mr. Vladimir Voronkov. The deal mirrors Morocco’s […]