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WTO: Morocco building multidimensional development model & resilient economy

Morocco is building a new multidimensional development model, based on democracy, economic growth and human development, says World Trade Organization in its review report of the country’s trade policy. Since 2016, Morocco’s economy has experienced steady growth, notwithstanding cyclical fluctuations. Its average growth rate stands at 2.1%, thereby consolidating its position as an emerging economy […]

Senegal: Peace agreement with Casamance rebels, an important step towards ending a nearly 40-year conflict

The signing of a peace agreement between Senegal and rebels in Casamance is “an important step” towards ending the nearly 40-year conflict in the southern region of Senegal, a mediator said. Under the peace deal signed in neighboring Guinea-Bissau last week between Senegal and the Movement of Democratic Forces of Casamance (MFDC), the Casamance rebels […]

Morocco Becomes Fully-fledged Member of the African Union with Landslide Majority Support

The majority of the member states attending the 28th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa have officially welcomed Morocco as a fully-fledged member in the African institutional family. Morocco was readmitted in the African Union following the broad consensus among an overwhelming majority of member states on the North African country’s application to join the […]