US ambassador Richard-B.-Norland

France to scan asylum seekers in Libya to curb deadly crossings of Mediterranean

French President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday that France will start processing asylum seekers’ applications in Libya as of this summer, in a move to curb the deadly crossing of the Mediterranean by illegal migrants. “The idea is to create hotspots to avoid that people take crazy risks when they are not all eligible for asylum. […]

Morocco: BMCE Bank of Africa launches Chinese branch in Shanghai

Morocco’s BMCE Bank of Africa launched Tuesday in Shanghai, China, its first branch in the world’s second largest economy as it positions itself as the channel between Chinese investors and Africa. Present in China for over two decades as a representation office, MBCE Bank of Africa’s new branch, is located in the financial district of […]

March Rains Boost Morocco’s Dam Reserves to 73.7%, Easing Water Pressure

Morocco’s dam reserves received a significant boost in March, with the national fill rate climbing from 70% at the start of the month to 73.7% by March 30, according to data published by Le360 news platform. The month’s rainfall added a total of 925.1 million cubic meters to the country’s water storage, bringing cumulative reserves […]