The World Bank has agreed to provide Morocco $350 million additional funding to support the country’s social protection system, especially AMO-TADAMON destined for vulnerable populations (women, children & people with disabilities) and isolated populations in rural or remote areas. The new loan comes after the $400 million disbursed in 2020 to mitigate the impacts of […]
The self-proclaimed Libyan National Army, LNA, headed by rebel General Khalifa Haftar, said Monday they took control of the coastal city of Sirte, hometown of former leader Muammar Gaddafi, from the forces of the UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA). LNA spokesman Khaled al-Mahjoub said Haftar forces captured “all the districts surrounding the city”, including […]
Moroccan born American referee Ismail Elfath has earned the Major League Soccer Referee of the year award, the first ever recognition in his career. The Casablanca-born 38-year old man was nominated by the Professional Referee Organization, the award promotor. Elfath was in competition with three others and the candidates were voted on by MLS club […]
