Morocco’s Economy to Grow 3.3% in 2018- Central Bank

Morocco’s central bank, Bank Al Maghrib, said growth will reach 3.3% in 2018 and 3.5% in 2019, down from 4% last year. The bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.25%, as the financial conditions look stable since the launch of the gradual dirham float last January. Inflation was expected to reach 1.8% on […]

Côte d’Ivoire reiterates unwavering support to Moroccanness of Sahara, hails King’s commitment to Africa

Côte d’Ivoire has reiterated its steadfast position in favor of the Moroccan Sahara, and its unwavering support to Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over its entire territory and hailed the King’s strong commitment to peace and development in Africa. The stance was renewed by Ivorian Foreign Minister Kacou Houadja Léon Adom during a news conference […]

Senegal’s navy seizes record 3 tons of cocaine haul off coast

Senegal’s navy has intercepted over three tons of cocaine from a ship moored off the coast in what is one of the country’s biggest drug hauls, as traffickers often exploit West African nations as transit points to transport cocaine from South America to Europe. “The patrol boat FOULADOU seized nearly 3 tons of pure cocaine […]