Moroccan PM rules out normalization of ties with Israel

Returning to diplomatic normalcy in relations with Israel is not on the agenda of the Moroccan government, that is what can be deduced from the remarks of Saad Dine El Otmani, head of the Moroccan government. Speaking in the name of the state at a meeting of the youth section of his party, Saad Dine […]

UN Fourth Committee reiterates support for UN-led political process on Sahara

The Fourth Committee of the United Nations General Assembly has adopted without a vote a resolution reiterating its support for the political process led under the exclusive auspices of the United Nations for the settlement of the regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara. The resolution calls on all parties to fully cooperate with the UN […]

AfDB invests $11m in Luxemburg-based BluePeak Private Capital Fund for SME in Africa

The African Development Bank, AfDB, has made equity investment worth $11 million in Luxemburg-based BluePeak Private Capital Fund to support mid-size firms, including in the pharmaceuticals, agribusiness, manufacturing, and logistics sectors, across Africa. The Abidjan-based bank in a statement said BluePeak – a flagship private capital fund – will provide growth capital to middle-sized companies […]