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UNESCO deplores Turkey’s decision to change status of historic Hagia Sophia

As the Turkish President signed a decree on Friday converting the ancient Hagia Sophia in Istanbul into a mosque, the UN cultural agency (UNESCO) said that it “deeply regrets the decision” made “without prior discussion”. UNESCO had earlier in the day called on Turkey to abide by its “legal commitments and obligations” in accordance with […]

Morocco/Earthquake: OPEC Fund donates $500,000 to support relief efforts

The OPEC Fund for International Development has announced a $500,000 grant to support Morocco’s humanitarian relief efforts following the devastating earthquake that struck Morocco on September 8, 2023. The 7.2-magnitue earthquake has caused serious material damage and claimed nearly 3,000 lives, making it the deadliest quake to hit the North African Kingdom in decades. In […]

African Trade & Investment Summit Backs Morocco’s ECOWAS Membership

The second African Trade and Investment summit held this week in Ifrane wound up on a tone of support for Morocco’s membership in the Economic Community of West African States. The participants in the event, notably investors and businessmen from across the continent and beyond, expressed their support for Morocco’s bid to join the West […]