Francophonie

South Africa’s economy to score 1.3 % growth in 2019

South Africa’s economic growth will accelerate to 1.3 percent in 2019 from an estimated 0.9 pct in 2018, the World Bank said on Tuesday citing the implementation of structural reforms announced last year. The World Bank projects South Africa’s economic growth at 1.7% in 2020, and 1.8% in 2021. Economic growth would be supported by […]

France deeply concerned by Poliairo’s banditry in Guerguarat

French Foreign Minister Jean Yves Le Drian expressed deep concern at the situation in the border crossing of Guerguarat where Polisario loyalists blocked the free flow of commercial traffic. The French Minister, who is on a working visit to Rabat, commended Morocco’s sense of responsibility and reiterated his country’s position in support of Morocco’s autonomy […]

Morocco Elected Member of UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

Morocco was elected Monday in the person of Professor Mohamed Amarti to represent Africa as a member of the United Nations Committee on economic, social and cultural rights for a four-year period, starting on January 1, 2021. The election of Morocco to this important Committee is a recognition from the international community of the efforts […]