Russia re-opens embassy in Burkina Faso after nearly 32-year absence

Russia has re-opened its Embassy in Burkina Faso’s capital Ouagadougou, nearly 32 years after shutting down the mission. This comes amid growing ties between the two countries. Russia’s Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso, Alexei Saltykov witnessed the ceremony alongside his host, Burkina Faso’s top diplomat, Karamoko Jean Marie Traore. The Russian diplomat underscored […]

King Mohammed VI Paves Institutional Way for Morocco’s Return to AU

King Mohammed VI chaired a Ministerial Council in Marrakech on Tuesday during which the constitutive act of the African Union was adopted as well as its additional protocol thus paving the way for Morocco’s return to the pan-African organization. Following the Council, spokesperson for the Royal Palace Abdelhak Lamrini said that the adoption of these […]

The army to the rescue as covid-19 cases surge in Marrakech

Marrakech has been at the center of the debate on Moroccan social media platforms after scenes of overcrowding in its hospitals triggered a backlash against the health authorities in the country. The Moroccan armed forces were asked to help. The army will expand a field hospital in Benguerir near Marrakech to be able to host […]