Since President Abdelmadjid Tebboune came to power, presidential advisors have gained considerable influence, raising serious concerns about democracy and human rights in the country. This troubling shift towards opacity and authoritarianism has become a major cause for concern among both national and international observers. A parallel government composed of the president’s advisors, exerting significant influence […]
A 5.2-magnitude quake hit northern Morocco near the city of Ouezzane, leaving no human or material casualties, authorities said. The quake was felt in major cities such as Rabat, Casablanca and Fez, causing panic among residents. The earthquake however was described as minor leaving no injuries or damages in infrastructure, authorities said. Memories of the […]
The World Economic Forum has recently published the 2019 edition of the Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report. Out of 140 countries, 37 African countries were featured in the report on the basis of 14 indicators divided into 4 categories. While Mauritius tops the ranking at the African level, (52nd globally), recording good performance in terms […]
