First Regional Conference on Protecting Cultural Heritage of Religious Communities – Rabat

French media echoes Morocco’s pro-active anti-Covid measures

The forward-looking protective measures taken by Morocco to counter the coronavirus outbreak along with the mobilization of the industrial fabric to supply citizens with masks were commended by different French media, which asked Paris government to follow suit. BFM TV pointed to the solidarity campaign and generous contributions of Moroccan companies and citizens to the […]

Côte d’Ivoire: Former rebels’ leader Guillaume Soro to run for president

Former Ivorian rebels’ leader Guillaume Soro has announced he will run in next year’s presidential election — the first major politician to do so. “There are some pro-Soro parties that have chosen me as their candidate,” Soro, who has also served as prime minister, said in a speech broadcast live on his Facebook page. “So […]

Morocco increases defense budget as it prepares for industrialization

The Moroccan government increased the budget allocated for defense to 133 billion dirhams ($13.5 bln) as it prepares to promote defense industries and upgrade equipment, as shown in the draft budget for 2025. This year, Morocco’s defense budget was at 124 billion dirhams, highlighting the country’s efforts to modernize its army with state-of-the art technologies. […]