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Morocco takes part in meeting of Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS

Morocco will take part in the meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS due in Washington on Feb. 6. Delegates of 79 countries of the coalition will discuss the impending territorial defeat of ISIS in Iraq and Syria, which is the result of four years of Coalition and partners’ joint efforts, and a significant […]

Morocco’s 2022 growth forecast drops to 1.7%- government

Morocco’s economic outlook has worsened due to drought and external shocks, notably imported inflation, with growth prospects seen at between 1.5% and 1.7%, head of the Moroccan government Aziz Akhannouch said. The government had based its 2022 budget on a growth forecast of 3.2% and expected its budget deficit at 6.1%. Akhannouch said that high […]

China urges Côte d’Ivoire to introduce Mandarin in school curriculum

China’s ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire has expressed Beijing’s desire to see the West African country introduce Mandarin in schools as the Asian country seeks to boost ties with Abidjan. “The Embassy will continue to work closely with relevant parties and strengthen communication with the Ivorian government to strive for the inclusion of Chinese language teaching […]