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Essaouira, a Symbol of Morocco’s Diversity, Cultural Plurality & Richness – UNESCO DG

The Atlantic city of Essaouira is a standing symbol of Morocco’s diversity and of the plurality of its cultures that make up its richness, said Director General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, who was present during the visit King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, paid Wednesday to “Bayt Dakira”, in the city’s medina. The Sovereign’s […]

Marrakech readies for IMF-WB meetings

Marrakech, the Red city, has been well-prepared to host the IMF-World Bank annual meetings, a few weeks after a devastating earthquake killed some 3000 people. The city was spared the severe damage suffered in the Atlas Mountains where whole villages have been wiped out. Moroccans raced the clock removing the rubble and making a facelift […]

Tunisia: Country Rates First Democracy in Arab World Democratic Index 2015

Tunisia has ranked first democracy in the Arab world and 57th worldwide, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2015 Democracy Index report. The North African country tormented by social riots due to chronic economic difficulties has fared well in term of democracy among other Arab countries, according to Economist Intelligence Unit; a search and analysis […]