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Köhler Says his Meetings in Sahara Provinces Were Fruitful

The personal envoy of the UN Secretary-General for the Moroccan Sahara, Horst Köhler, described as “fruitful” the various meetings he held in Laayoune, Smara and Dakhla during his first visit to the Moroccan southern provinces. “I am satisfied with this visit during which I met many people and visited different places,” said Horst Köhler in […]

Niger gives French troops until Sep. 3 to withdraw

The junta in power in Niger, the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP), has reportedly ordered French troops stationed in the West African country to complete the pullout until September 3. The CNSP, on July 26, toppled west-backed President Mohamed Bazoum attracting the wrath of former colonial power France and regional bloc […]

Morocco Receives Record 11.35 mln Tourists in 2017

Morocco closed 2017 with a record number of 11.35 million tourists visiting the country, that is a 10% rise compared to the previous year. The increase in foreign visitors covered traditional tourist emitting markets: France, Spain and Germany as well as emerging markets including China and Brazil, the tourism ministry said a statement. Revenues of […]