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ECOWAS envisions setting up of peacekeeping force to combat West Africa’s ‘coup belt’ reputation

The Economic Commission for West African States (ECOWAS) leaders have agreed to establish a regional peacekeeping force to intervene in member states to help restore security and constitutional order in a region that has witnessed several coups in the past two years. West and Central Africa have made strides in the past decade to shed […]

Morocco to manufacture Opel electric cars

Stellantis group has announced that its supermini electric car Opel Rocks-e will be produced in PSA plant in Kenitra where Citroen Ami is also manufactured. Stellantis was created in January 2021 after a merger between Fiat Chrysler and PSA. The group is now the world’s fourth-largest car manufacturer with eyes set on promoting the shift […]

COVID-19: Morocco among five African countries having reached global vaccination targets – UN

Morocco is among the five African countries that have reached the United Nations target of vaccinating 10% of the population against COVID-19 by the end of September and 40% before the end of 2021. According to the 2022 World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) report, released Thursday in New York, most African countries have vaccinated […]