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American Jewish network, Morocco-based Mimouna association sign MoU to promote Moroccan Jewish heritage

The American Jewish Committee’s young professionals network, ACCESS, signed, Tuesday, a memorandum of understanding with the Morocco-based Mimouna Association to promote ties between young Americans, Israelis and Moroccans. According to Jerusalem Post, this agreement will focus on the importance of the Jewish heritage, and the Moroccan identity and culture. The two sides will organize virtual […]

Scale of locust upsurge in Eastern Africa, ‘unprecedented in modern times’

The scale of the locust upsurge prevailing in Eastern Africa is “unprecedented in modern times” and the scourge is “a graphic and shocking reminder” of the region’s vulnerability, said three UN agencies’ chiefs in a joint statement.   Qu Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO); Mark Lowcock, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator; and […]

Morocco’s trade deficit expands due to expensive energy imports

Morocco’s trade deficit up to June surged to 150.5 billion dirhams or 14.6 billion dollars as the country sustains a heavy energy bill on the back of soaring commodities prices. The trade gap expanded 48.7% as the domestic economy recovers and demand grows on imports of semi-products and equipment required by the local industry increase. […]