The case for Nairobi-Rabat rapprochement

Kenya is seemingly taking the first steps to recognize Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara territory, following the example of the US and nearly half African states. Last week, Kenya appointed its first ambassador to Morocco Jessica Muthoni Gakinya who told MPs she will attract Moroccan investments to her country and promote Kenyan exports. Meanwhile, Kenya […]

Morocco reaffirms unwavering commitment to peace, prosperity in Middle East

Morocco has reiterated, Thursday in New York, its “unwavering” commitment to peace, security and prosperity in the Middle East. This came in a presentation by Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Omar Hilale, at a panel held as part of the World Conference 2022 of the American Jewish Committee (AJC) under the theme ”Winds […]

Social aid to cost Moroccan government 8% of GDP by 2026- minister

Morocco’s spending on social assistance would amount to $9 billion, representing some 8% of the country’s GDP, minister in charge of the Budget Fouzi Lekjaa said. Lekjaa was speaking before MPs explaining the logic behind cutting cooking gas prices, which come after a series of measures aiming to boost purchasing power of poor and middle-class […]