Spanish Binter airliner launches Gran Canaria-Fez air route

Canary-based carrier Binter has announced the launch of a new air route connecting Gran Canaria to Fez from next July. Between July 2 and September 17, the airliner will operate the air connection every Saturday between the two cities, the company said in a statement. The flights will be provided by an ATR 72 aircraft […]

Côte d’Ivoire: Top diplomat elected Senate speaker

Kandia Camara, Côte d’Ivoire’s Foreign Minister, was elected Thursday October 12 Speaker of the country’s Senate, the first time a woman will lead the upper house of the country’s legislature. The 64-year-old diplomat landed 91 votes out of 97. She was appointed member of the house Monday October 9 by the country’s leader Alassane Outtara. […]

EU Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi visits Morocco amid tensions with European Parliament

European Union commissioner for Neighborhood & Enlargement Oliver Varhelyi started Monday a two-day visit to Morocco amid tensions with the European Parliament following the orchestrated smear campaign carried out by some MEPs against the North African Kingdom. In his twitter account, Mr. Varhelyi said talks in Rabat will focus on how to deepen further strategic […]