King Mohammed VI appoints Fouzi Lekjaa Chairman of the World Cup 2030 Committee

King Mohammed VI has appointed this Thursday Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) Chairman of the World Cup 2030 Committee, the Royal Office said in a statement. The appointment came during an audience the Sovereign granted to Lekjaa who doubles as Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget. The appointment follows […]

Libya: Government approves 2025-2035 national strategy for food security

Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah has approved the National Food Security Strategy 2025-2035, developed by the National Council for Economic and Social Development. The approval was announced during a ceremony held in Tripoli on Sunday, December 8. Dbeibah emphasized that food security is a national priority and a key pillar for economic and social […]

China’s Presence in North Africa: A Win-Win Relationship?

In 2010, Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI) accounted for approximately 68 billion USD, as compared to 2001, when China invested only 911 million USD overseas. The rapid increase in FDI between 2001 and 2010 was also facilitated by China’s ‘going global policy’ of 2002 that promoted competition for the share in global markets and natural […]