French searcher Charles Saint-Prot

Morocco competes with Spain and Portugal in Ports’ ranking – Wall Street Journal

Morocco has invested heavily in ports infrastructure to become a competitor of its European neighbors, Spain and Portugal, in port-related items in international rankings, Jaime Pérez-Seoane de Zunzunegui, regional editor for North Africa for Oxford Business Group told the Wall Street Journal. “Morocco’s ports really shine, ranking 16th globally for liner shipping connectivity, and 28th […]

Zaina Nyiramatama, Rwanda’s New Ambassador to Morocco

Zaina Nyiramatama, former executive secretary of Rwanda’s National Commission for Children (NCC), has been appointed new ambassador to Morocco, a statement by the Prime Minister’s office announced on Saturday. Zaina Nyiramatama replaces former mufti of Rwanda Sheikh Saleh Habimana, who was appointed in July 2019 as Rwanda’s first ambassador to Rabat. The appointment of Nyiramatama, […]

Libya/Floods: Resentment mounts in Derna against politicians

A week after the floods that killed thousands of people, hopes are fading of finding survivors in Derna. Some relatives of the missing now want only one thing: to find their bodies and bury them. And all the while, resentment towards the authorities is spreading among the population. The more time passes, the less hope […]