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Morocco prioritizes smart infrastructure for 2030 World Cup preparations

Morocco’s Equipment and Water Minister Nizar Baraka positioned intelligent infrastructure as the cornerstone of the nation’s 2030 vision. Speaking at the “North Africa Smart Infrastructure” event themed “Building Foundations for a Sustainable Future,” held in Rabat, Baraka outlined comprehensive development plans ahead of the FIFA World Cup co-hosting responsibilities. Morocco has adopted ambitious strategic programs […]

Bloomberg picks Marrakech for global economy forum, lauds King’s climate action leadership

International financial news agency Bloomberg said it picked Marrakech to host its first conference titled “Bloomberg New Economy Gateway Africa,” in June 2023, highlighting Morocco’s climate leadership in Africa under the leadership of King Mohammed VI. Michael R. Bloomberg made the announcement on the closing day of the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in Singapore. This […]

Algeria: U.S. decries serious human rights abuses & oppression

The U.S. State Department has slammed again the continued serious human rights abuses committed by Algerian authorities in 2021 against vocal critics, pro-democracy militants, journalists and civilians. In its annual report on global human rights situation, the State Department denounced arbitrary arrests and detention of political prisoners, citing credible reports of torture, inhuman and degrading […]