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Morocco: King appoints members of Anti-Corruption Commission

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has appointed the members of the National Commission for the Prevention and Fight against Corruption. The purpose of this body, composed of 12 members plus the president, is to “implement policies that seek to mitigate the challenges of corruption,” according to a statement by the royal office. These measures include the […]

EU reaffirms commitment to strengthen partnership with Morocco

EU Commissioner for Enlargement & European Neighborhood Policy, Oliver Varhelyi, has reaffirmed the Union’s determination and commitment to strengthen further partnership with Morocco. During talks he held on Thursday remotely with Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, the Commissioner said: “We will use all means to advance our partnership”, and that “the EU will continue to support […]

Casablanca Gets €172 Mln WB Loan to Support its Modernization

The World Bank Board has announced a €172 million loan to the Moroccan city of Casablanca, hosting around 12 pc of the North African country’s population and contributing 20 pc of the national GDP. The loan, first of its kind, will enable the city’s managers to solve its growing urban challenges. It will support the […]