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UN/Sahara: Rabat reaffirms commitment to finding political solution based on Autonomy Plan

Morocco has reiterated at the UN General Assembly its firm commitment to finding a lasting political solution to the Sahara regional conflict on the basis of autonomy, under its sovereignty. In his address Tuesday at the 77th UNGA meeting of world leaders, Head of Govt. Aziz Akhannouch said the autonomy offered by the Kingdom within […]

Morocco’s Central Bank Maintains Key Rate at 2.25 % & Expects 4.3 % Growth in 2017

Morocco’s Central Bank, Bank Al-Maghrib, decided Tuesday to maintain its key interest rate unchanged at 2.25 % during the third quarterly meeting of its Board of Directors which expects a 4.3% growth in 2017. After analyzing recent economic developments and reviewing the macroeconomic forecasts, the Board deemed as “appropriate” the decision to uphold the key […]

Chad: Tensions rise as gunfire erupts near presidential compound

Gunfire erupted near the presidential palace in N’Djamena Wednesday evening, raising concerns about stability in the Central African nation. Military vehicles and heavily armed soldiers were deployed throughout the capital’s streets as shots rang out for several minutes near the presidential compound. According to the government, the clashes left 18 attackers and one security personnel […]