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Morocco leverages football success as strategic economic development tool

Morocco has positioned football at the center of its economic development strategy, preparing to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and co-organize the 2030 World Cup with Portugal and Spain. The kingdom’s sporting achievements include reaching World Cup semi-finals as the first African nation and capturing the under-20 world championship title. Geopolitics of sport […]

France is asked to withdraw its troops from Côte d’Ivoire

Ivorian president has announced the withdrawal of French troops from the country’s territory in January, becoming the latest African nation to weaken military ties with its former colonial master. President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire said in his end-of-year speech on Tuesday (31 December) that the French military would hand over control of its Port […]

OCP helps Niger build prosperous & resilient farming sector in a show of solidarity

OCP Africa, a subsidiary of Morocco’s OCP Group, has signed lately a cooperation agreement with Niger to enable this West African country modernize its agricultural sector and ensure its food security. Under this agreement, supported by the World Bank, OCP Africa will help Niger farmers improve soil health & fertility through carrying out scientific studies […]