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Pope Francis’ January visit to DRC brings hope for peace in troubled eastern region

After another spate of violence in the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), locals are hoping Pope Francis’ planned visit in January will be able to bring some calm to the troubled region. The 86-year-old pontiff is due to arrive on 31 January after an earlier visit in July 2022 was postponed […]

French Veolia to divest its stake in Morocco’s Lydec

French Veolia plans to sell its stake in utilities company Lydec, a Casablanca-listed company that manages water supply, electricity distribution, and sewage. Veolia will sell its stakes to Société Régionale Multiservices Casablanca-Settat, in line with authorities’ plan to put utilities under the authority of regional companies owned by the state. Lydec oversees the delegated management […]

Morocco Hosts 9th Global Forum of UN Alliance of Civilizations

Moroccan city of fez will host the 9th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations on Nov.22-23 to discuss ways of promoting dialogue, tolerance, pluralism and diversity in identities, beliefs, faiths and traditions. The announcement was made in New York following a meeting held between Moroccan foreign minister Nasser Bourita and the High […]