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Second round of elections to be held in Mali despite coronavirus pandemic, protests

Voters are again called to the polls this Sunday, April 19, for the second round of legislative elections. The authorities have decided to maintain the date of this electoral deadline despite strong protests and the coronavirus pandemic. On Sunday 19 April, Malians will be called to the polls again. A second round will be organized […]

Sahara: Washington reaffirms strong backing to Autonomy Plan

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Michele Sison has reaffirmed Washington’s steadfast support to the Moroccan autonomy plan offered for a lasting resolution of the Sahara issue, describing the plan as “serious, credible and realistic”. The United States continues to view the autonomy plan presented by Rabat as serious, credible and realistic, […]

Drought slashes Morocco’s cereals harvest to 30 mln quintals in 2020- Agriculture ministry

Morocco braces for a meagre crop this year as a result of drought which cut output 42% to 30 million quintals, the agriculture ministry said. Morocco’s reserves of wheat is enough to meet the needs of domestic consumption for 4.5 months said the ministry reassuring the availability of flour, the basic staple, during Ramadan and […]