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Africa United behind Moroccan Mohamed Boudra for UCLG Presidency

Mayor of the city of Al Hoceima and President of the Moroccan Association of Presidents of Municipal Councils (AMPCC), Mohamed Boudra, was picked as Africa’s candidate for the presidency of the United Cities Local Governments (UCGL) for the 2019-2022 period. The designation of Boudra, who is Vice president of UCLG Africa for the North Africa […]

Morocco Boasts Most Efficient Counterterrorism Strategy in the Maghreb- Crisis Group

Morocco has robust security services and comprehensive counterterrorism strategy that made the country the most insulated against ISIS attacks in the region, underscored the Brussels-based think tank, The International Crisis Group. “Morocco is the only Maghreb country that, to date, has not experienced an ISIS attack,” said the International Crisis Group in a report dubbed […]

Kenya’s policy reversal: from Ruto’s anti-China campaign to more pragmatic stance

While Kenya’s newly elected President William Ruto, ran his election campaign on an anti-China platform, the language of his new administration now stands in a sharp contrast with the strident tones he used on the campaign trail. During his campaign, Ruto talked tough on China, vowing to deport Chinese nationals doing jobs he said should […]