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Second round of elections to be held in Mali despite coronavirus pandemic, protests

Voters are again called to the polls this Sunday, April 19, for the second round of legislative elections. The authorities have decided to maintain the date of this electoral deadline despite strong protests and the coronavirus pandemic. On Sunday 19 April, Malians will be called to the polls again. A second round will be organized […]

Morocco: WB supports Casablanca’s rail projects with $350 Mln funding

The World Bank has approved a $350 million financing package for the Greater Casablanca Mobility & Logistics Hub, which aims to improve services for passenger railways in the Greater Casablanca area. The funding will also support Morocco’s national railway operator – Office National des Chemins de Fer (ONCF) – in managing and expanding railway infrastructure. […]

COVID-19: Morocco extends state of health emergency until November 10

The Moroccan government Council, held Thursday in Rabat, has decided to extend the state of health emergency until November 10, 2020, as part of efforts aimed at curbing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.   The Council adopted the draft decree extending the state of health emergency throughout the national territory from Saturday, October 10 […]