Sahel & West Africa

No casualties following 5.2-magnitude quake in Northern Morocco

A 5.2-magnitude quake hit northern Morocco near the city of Ouezzane, leaving no human or material casualties, authorities said. The quake was felt in major cities such as Rabat, Casablanca and Fez, causing panic among residents. The earthquake however was described as minor leaving no injuries or damages in infrastructure, authorities said. Memories of the […]

Economic headwinds: foreign debt and inflation cloud Kenya’s presidential polls

As Kenyans head to the polls on August 9, East Africa’s largest economy could be headed for tough times. With the country’s currency having depreciated sharply, Kenya’s Treasury will face difficulty paying back its huge dollar-denominated debt. Kenya is among developing countries facing an economic crisis, according to a recent report released by Moody’s Investors […]

Al Quds: Palestinian Hospitals Network commends Moroccan King’s efforts to support Holy City, its Inhabitants

The Palestinian hospitals network in Al-Quds has highly commended King Mohammed VI for his tireless efforts to support the Holy City and its inhabitants in all fields. The network, which dispatched a delegation to Morocco lately, expressed satisfaction at the outcome of this visit as well as the warm welcome it received, within the framework […]