undocumented migrants in Mediterranean

Football: CAF strips off Ethiopia of rights to host 2020 CHAN; Cameroon rubs hands

The African football governing body (CAF) has withdrawn Ethiopia’s rights to host the local version of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) of players on the continent, over delay in the preparation. CAF President Ahmad Ahmad informed the media of the decision it made Thursday as it met to appoint Moroccan citizen Mouad Hajji as […]

Morocco orders R-Pharm Covid-19 vaccine

Morocco placed an order with Russian drug maker R-Pharm to acquire Covid-19 vaccine produced under a license from the UK’s AstraZenica, the health ministry said. AstraZenica developped the vaccine together with Oxford and R-Pharm has received the highest portion of vaccine orders globally so far. The deal was distantly signed by health minister Khaled Ait […]

Brussels Proposes Amendment to EU-Morocco Fisheries Agreement with Extension to Sahara

The European Commission adopted on Wednesday a proposal for a Council decision to authorize it to negotiate with Morocco an amendment to the current Fisheries Partnership Agreement and a renewed protocol that includes the Sahara. “The objective is to preserve and further develop the fisheries partnership between the EU and Morocco, by concluding an agreement […]