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UN Resets Strategy to Address Root Causes of Sahel Crisis

The UN announced that it has revamped its Sahel strategy to better tackle the root causes of the crisis in a region beset by insecurity, climate change, poverty and extremism. “The Sahel is a priority for the Secretary-General and the entire United Nations system,” Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed told a conference being held in Nouakchott, […]

Morocco rejects attempts to Europeanize political crisis with Spain- Parliament speaker

Morocco rejects in the strongest terms attempts within the European parliament to Europeanize Morocco’s political crisis with Spain by using migration as a pretext, Lower House Speaker Habib Malki said. His reaction came as the European parliament plans to discuss a resolution blaming Morocco for using minors in its political spat with Spain. After expressing […]

China Strengthens Economic Footprint in Morocco with Setting up of Economic Zone in Fez

Morocco and the China Association for Industrial Cooperation (CAIC) have agreed to set up an economic zone in Fez offering a platform for various industries. The deal is reflective of China’s increasing interest in Morocco notably after the Kingdom signed with China’s Haite Group an agreement to set up a $10 billion industry and technology […]