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New Moroccan government unveils ambitious social program

The newly appointed head of the government Aziz Akhannouch kicked off his mission by chairing the first ministerial council followed by a presentation of a government program before members of the parliament with strong social and economic commitment. Akhannouch was designated head of the government after his party came first in Sept.8 elections. He built […]

World Bank: Morocco’s economy to grow by 3.2 % in 2022

The Moroccan economy is expected to grow by 3.2 percent in 2022 against 5.3 pc growth recorded the previous year, says the World Bank in its latest Global Economic Prospects report. Morocco’s output is expected to slow this year from the previous year’s rebound as the Kingdom’s agricultural performance returns to historical averages after the […]

UN report blames both sides in DR Congo conflict for committing war crimes

A damning new report by the United Nations accuses both the M23 rebel group and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government forces of committing grave abuses that may amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity. The UN Human Rights Office’s Fact-Finding Mission (FFM), investigating the violence in North and South Kivu since late 2024, […]