Morocco Hosts 52nd Session of UN Economic Commission for Africa

The 52nd session of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is convening in Marrakech from March 20 to 26 under the theme: “fiscal policy, trade and the private sector in the digital era: a strategy for Africa”. The event is an opportunity for African ministers to discuss the fiscal policies necessary for the implementation […]

Chad declares state of emergency amid inter-communal conflict

Chad’s President Idriss Deby Itno on Sunday declared a three-month state of emergency in the eastern provinces of Sila and Ouaddai, following escalation of inter-communal conflict.   To end the “disastrous situation,” the president ordered the deployment of military reinforcements and the disarmament of all civilians in the area. “The main cause of this whole […]

Israir airline to launch Marrakech-Tel Aviv air route in July

Israeli airline, Israir, said it will launch direct flights linking Tel Aviv to Marrakech on July 19, seven months after the two countries agreed to resume diplomatic ties and launch direct flights. Israir said it plans to operate five direct flights between Tel Aviv and Marrakech weekly. “We estimate that the demand will be high […]