Morocco Wins UN Economic & Social Council Seat; an International Recognition of Kingdom’s Engagement

Morocco has been elected to the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for the 2027–2029 term during the election held by the UN body in New York. The election of Morocco to the Council with 178 votes out of 187 is an international recognition of the role played by the Kingdom in the economic and […]

Mauritius: Tourism industry recovering on climate, covid-hit paradise island

The paradise island of Mauritius has been hit hard by climate change and Covid-19, but returning tourists and a renewed focus on manufacturing and the blue economy offer causes for optimism. Climate change is just one of the factors troubling the island’s tourism industry. In 2020, the island adopted a “zero Covid” policy and a […]

King Mohammed VI stresses urgency for effective implementation of human rights principles at international symposium

King Mohammed VI emphasized the urgency of finding effective means to implement the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights during an international symposium in Rabat commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Declaration. The King, in his royal message, noted that the international community has not fully realized these principles and underscored the importance […]