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International Press Underscores Morocco’s Return to AU as Diplomatic Victory

Leading international papers commented on Morocco’s readmission to the African Union after 33 years of absence as a landmark diplomatic victory reflecting the north African Kingdom’s growing economic and political clout in the continent. Morocco whose bid to reintegrate the African Union was endorsed by 39 of the 54 AU member countries is officially a […]

Algeria: UN calls for impartial, rapid investigations in claims of sexual abuse, torture against Hirak activists

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has officially called on the Algerian authorities to conduct “prompt and impartial investigations” into the allegations of torture and sexual abuse suffered by several inmates arrested during the Hirak who openly denounced the ill-treatment inflicted on them by the security services while in police custody. Rupert Colville, […]

BMI-Fitch cuts Morocco’s growth forecast to 4.8% despite recovery signs

International research firm BMI, a Fitch Solutions subsidiary, has revised Morocco’s 2025 economic growth forecast downward to 4.8%, from a previous estimate of 5%. The adjustment reflects cautious optimism amid an uncertain agricultural recovery and mixed signals in public and private investment. The revision follows Morocco’s High Commission for Planning data showing real GDP growth […]