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Morocco’s economy grows 2.9% in 2024 first quarter despite drought

Morocco’s economic growth stood at 2.9% in the first three months this year, despite drought that undermined agricultural production. Led by domestic demand, non-agricultural growth was at 4% the same period thanks to the industrial sector and services, the high commissioner for planning said in a report. Rainfall was 42% lower compared to last year […]

Libya: UN blasts EU-backed anti-migration plan over gross human rights abuses

The UN Tuesday lambasted in a report the EU-backed plan meant to fight illegal migration in Libya over the inhuman conditions prevailing in the camps where the migrants are stranded. The European Union led by Italy has been supporting Libyan authorities to stem the illegal trafficking of humans on the Mediterranean. Libyan coastguards have been […]

Morocco’s epic in Qatar: Congratulations pouring from the four corners of the world

With their historic prowess Saturday in Qatar where they reached the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup, Morocco wrote a new page in the sporting history of the Arab World and Africa, a new feat that was hailed by world leaders, outstanding personalities and citizens from several countries in the Arab world, Africa and beyond. […]