Mauritanie

Burkina Faso: Former Defense Minister under arrest

Burkinabe former Minister of Defense, Jean-Claude Bouda, was arrested on Tuesday, May 26. He is charged in particular with “money laundering” and “illicit enrichment”. Jean-Claude Bouda, close to Roch Marc Christian Kaboré, appeared before court for a hearing following a complaint by the National Anti-Corruption Network. Minister of Youth (2016-2017) and then of Defense (2017-2018) […]

COVID-19: Morocco extends vaccination to 25-year olds

Morocco is making steady strides towards reaching herd immunity by extending vaccination to the youth aged 25 years old as the vaccine flow continues unhindered.   Morocco has started a free vaccination campaign in January and has already inoculated the elderly, people with chronic diseases and frontline staff.   The Moroccan health ministry has also […]

FIFA World Cup 2030: Morocco Attracts 50 UK Businesses Seeking their Slice of the Pie

British Trade minister Chris Bryant arrived Tuesday in Rabat accompanied by 50 UK businesses for talks with Moroccan government officials and private sector on the investment opportunities as the North African Kingdom will co-host the FIFA World Cup 2030, one of the largest global economic events. After his talks with Moroccan Foreign minister Nasser Bourita, […]