Sound of election drums gets louder in Morocco

Next fall elections are due to be held in Morocco and political parties have made a fuss about an electoral law that is pending final approval. Meanwhile, discussions on the cost and alliances and the emergence of old party leaders after long absence are making headlines. The cost of elections has initially been set at […]

COVID-19: Morocco extends state of health emergency until November 10

The Moroccan government Council, held Thursday in Rabat, has decided to extend the state of health emergency until November 10, 2020, as part of efforts aimed at curbing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.   The Council adopted the draft decree extending the state of health emergency throughout the national territory from Saturday, October 10 […]

Strike Disrupts Kenya’s Main Airport

A strike by aviation workers at Kenya’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi left hundreds of passengers stranded. The industrial action was sparked by opposition to a proposed 30-year lease of the airport to India’s Adani Group. Workers, concerned about potential job losses and lack of transparency, protested outside the airport, causing significant flight […]