fatema El-Hassani

EU Chief Reaffirms Willingness to Deepen Ties with Morocco, EU’s Key Partner in Region

European Union Commission President, Ms. Ursula von der Leyen, has voiced the Union’s determination to strengthen further its relations with Morocco, EU’s major partner and friend in the region. The EU Chief made the remarks on Tuesday in Rabat wherein she conferred separately with the Head of Govt. Aziz Akhannouch and Foreign minister Nasser Bourita […]

Morocco’s Flag-carrier & American Airlines Seal Code-Share Deal

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) and American Airlines have sealed a code-share deal, which will allow smoother connections for passengers of both airlines. The deal is due to go into effect on Dec.26. The deal will enable AA’s customers to buy selected RAM flights to Casablanca, Morocco (CMN), which will provide connecting service to Marrakech. Early […]

Mali halts new artisanal mining permits for foreigners following deadly accidents

Mali, Africa’s second-largest gold producer, has suspended the issuance of new artisanal mining permits to foreign nationals after a series of fatal accidents in the country’s artisanal mining sector. The move follows a devastating mine collapse on 15 February in the western Kayes region, which claimed the lives of at least 43 people, mostly women. […]