Rwandan FM Dr. Richard Sezibera with El Othmani

Middle Eastern Conflicts and Ebola Outbreak Hamper UN Development Goals

UNITED NATIONS – “The current crisis in South Sudan, Iraq, and Syria and the outbreak of Ebola are stretching the abilities of the United Nations,” said Bettina Leuscher, Chief Spokesperson of the World Food Program (WFP) on September 21st in a panel discussion organized by the United Nations Foundation in New York. In less than […]

Casablanca Hosts 5th International Africa Development Forum

Over 1200 African businessmen and senior government officials from nearly 40 countries are taking part in the 5th International Africa Development forum which opened doors Thursday in Casablanca, Morocco’s economic capital, under the theme: “New Inclusive Growth Models in Africa”. The two-day event seeks to promote trade and investment between African countries which are urged […]

IMF hails resilience of Morocco’s economy to recent shocks

The International Monetary Fund has praised the resilience shown by Moroccan economy to challenging external conditions. Despite water scarcity, the September 2023 earthquake, and country’s economic activity picked up to 3 % in 2023 thanks to strong exports and a rebound of domestic demand In a press release issued Wednesday, the Fund’s Executive Board, which […]