Ecowas mission in Mali

Two Moroccan researchers join The World Academy of Sciences as fellows

Yahya Tayalati and Youssef Ouknine, two of Morocco’s top scientific researchers, have been made fellows of The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) for the advancement of science in developing countries that has more than 1,400 scientists in around 100 countries. Tayalti from Rabat-based Université Mohammed V and Ouknine from Marrakech-located Université Cadi Ayyad are members […]

Jet2 Airline launches new service from Newcastle to Marrakesh

British low-cost airline Jet2 has launched a new route from Newcastle to Marrakesh to meet a growing demand for this destination. The flights to Marrakech are scheduled every Tuesday and Friday. Leon McQuaid, Director of Aviation Development at Newcastle Airport, said: “We are delighted that Jet2.com has further strengthened its commitment to Newcastle Airport with […]

Mali bans military uniform among civilians after late April bloody attack

The Malian army has urged the population to stop wearing military uniforms that it argues are causing confusion and mistaking terrorists for soldiers, few days after a bloody terrorist attack. The army in a statement said any civilian caught wearing the uniform without being a soldier could be charged for contributing to confusion and blurring […]