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Morocco’s special earthquake reconstruction fund hits $2 bln milestone

The special fund launched to finance reconstruction efforts in quake-hit areas is about to hit the $2 billion milestone or 20 billion dirhams, central bank governor said. The earthquake that hit on September 8 claimed 3000 lives and shattered many villages in the western High Atlas. Up to Dec 15, the fund had 19 billion […]

ICC uncovers evidence of war crimes, ethnic violence in Western Sudan

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has revealed there are “reasonable grounds” to believe that war crimes and crimes against humanity are being committed in western Sudan. Speaking at the United Nations Security Council on Thursday, July 10, ICC Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan described the suffering in the region as “difficult to put into words”. […]

Sahara: What if Morocco makes tit-for-tat response to Spain?

Following the American recognition of the Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara, Spanish government has frowned at the Trump historic and bold decision which took neighboring countries by surprise. As it could not challenge openly Washington’s move, Madrid, the former colonial power of Western Sahara, keeps fuming and edged closer to Algiers to the detriment of […]