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AfDB warns of 25 African countries facing debt risks, as IMF approves loans to Zambia, Senegal

The rise in cost of debt servicing has led to 25 countries in Africa being at risk of either high debt distress or in-debt distress, African Development Bank (AfDB) Group president has warned, just as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved billion-dollar loans to Zambia and Senegal. AfDB chief, Akinwumi Adesina, said African markets […]

Morocco seeks more US and Israeli investments

Morocco called on the US and Israel to increase their investments in Morocco in line with the spirit of the trilateral deal of December 2020 which led to resumption of ties with Tel Aviv, foreign minister Nasser Bourita said. Bourita, speaking at a press conference with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who is on […]

Water wasting now punishable in Casablanca as climate change bites

The mayorship of Casablanca issued directives punishing the acts of wasting water in the city of 5 million inhabitants as the country faces an acute water shortage due to climate change and successive droughts. Casablanca authorities banned the use of drinking water for irrigating green spaces as well as cleaning of vehicles and streets as […]