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EBRD backs Morocco’s sustainable infrastructure vision for 2030 World Cup

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has pledged continued support for Morocco’s ambitious sustainable infrastructure plans ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, emphasizing governance, inclusion, and climate adaptation as key pillars of development. Speaking at the “2030 World Cup, World Climate” event at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Rabat, EBRD Vice-President Mark Bowman […]

Algeria: Bouteflika clan hands 5 year sentence in prison to former head of counter-terrorism agency

Former head of the Algerian counter-terrorism agency General Hassan was handed a five-year prison sentence by a military court in a behind closed doors trial. Abdelkader Ait-Ouarabi, known as General Hassan, was sentenced to five years in prison on charges of destroying documents and disobeying military orders. Gen. Hassan headed successfully the Algerian counter-terrorism department […]

Coronavirus: 22 new confirmed cases in Morocco bring total to 556

Twenty-two new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Morocco, bringing to 556 the total number of cases of contamination as of March 30 at 9:30 p.m., announced the Ministry of Health.   The death toll amounted to 33, while those declared healed number 15.   Since the start of the outbreak on March 2, health […]