Moroccan ambassador to china aziz mekouar

Sudan: US, UN warn of risk of historic famine, call on both warring sides to stop blocking aid

The United Nations and the United States have warned of the risk of famine in Sudan, as both pressed the warring sides to end obstruction of aid for around 18 million people in the war-torn country who are already acutely hungry. The latest UN reports indicate an escalating humanitarian crisis and the risk of famine […]

Central African farmers warn of looming hunger as Russia’s war in Ukraine disrupts imports

Disruptions in food supplies caused by Russia’s war in Ukraine have deepened the struggles of millions of Africans to survive, more than 60 farmers’ associations from 11 Central African countries have warned. Calling on the region’s governments to help people cope with food shortages, the farmers say scarcity, high prices and a worsening economic situation […]

Moroccan medical team discovers novel gene capable of causing vision loss

A local Moroccan medical team has discovered a novel gene dreadful for eyesight, as the worst form can cause vision loss.   Dubbed “SDR42E”, the gene is the cause of oculocutaneous genital syndrome, a disease that manifests though thinning of the cornea, blue sclera, keratoconus, hyper-elasticity of the skin, joint hypermobility, muscle weakness, hearing loss […]