traditional fishing

IFC, Zalar Agri Partner to Support Sustainable Agriculture in Morocco

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is providing $24 million in financing, including a $12 million C loan for IFC’s own account and a mobilization of a $12 million B loan through IFC’s syndication program to Zalar Agri, one of Morocco’s leading fruit producers, as part of an effort to create jobs and […]

Morocco calls for joint action to address food security in Africa

Morocco has reiterated its calls in favor of a sustainable agriculture in Africa in order to meet the increasing food needs of the continent. Speaking at a panel in the UN on food security and SDGs in Africa, Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita said “together we can meet the challenge.” “South-south and tripartite cooperation is […]

Turkey slams Arab League criticism of airstrikes in Iraq, wins Obama’s nod

Turkish Foreign Ministry rejected Thursday Arab League condemnation of Turkish forces’ bombardment of PKK positions across the Iraqi borders. The Ministry urged the Arab League “to back Turkish authorities’ war on terror rather than terrorism itself.” Arab League Secretary-General Nabil al-Araby condemned Ankara after it launched air raids against PKK fighters’ positions in northern Iraq […]