UNESCO: Morocco hails adoption of ‘Global Priority Africa’ Resolution

Morocco praised, on Friday, the adoption by UNESCO members of the resolution “Global Priority Africa”. The resolution, co-authored by Morocco, was adopted by consensus, after tough negotiations, during the 209th session of UNESCO’s Executive Board, particularly on the question of the restitution of cultural property. The resolution provides for the launch of a flagship program […]

Washington Hosts 2nd Meeting of USA-Morocco Strategic Energy Working Group

The USA-Morocco Strategic Energy Working Group has convened its 2nd meeting in Washington to look into ways of boosting cooperation between the two countries in the field of energy. The gathering was hosted by the US Department of State Thursday (April 19). Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Diplomacy Sandra Oudkirk and Director General […]

COFACE: Algeria Listed among High Risk Countries

French Credit Insurance Company Coface has downgraded Algeria ratings to C, the lowest grade, over serious concerns of social frustrations boiling in the oil-producing country wherein high risks of social turmoil are exacerbated by the volatility of oil prices. The Algerian growth “slowed in 2017 due to the state’s dwindling financial resources and public spending […]