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African Union: Rabat pleads for supporting peace, security & development in Gabon and Niger

Morocco has called on the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) to support peace, security and development efforts in Gabon and Niger to ensure the success of the transition in these two African countries. Addressing remotely a PSC meeting focusing on the situation in Gabon and Niger, Morocco’s permanent representative to […]

COVID-19: Morocco extends state of health emergency until December 10

The Moroccan government Council, held Thursday in Rabat, has decided to extend the state of health emergency, that was scheduled to expire Saturday, November 10, until December 10, 2020, as part of efforts aimed at curbing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Council adopted the draft decree extending the state of health emergency throughout […]

US-Africa trade deal faces uncertainty as AGOA’s expiry looms

As the expiration of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) approaches in September, former US ambassador to Kenya, Kyle McCarter, has cast doubt on the deal’s renewal, citing its unfavorable terms for the United States. McCarter, who served under the Trump administration, expressed skepticism about the prospects of extending Agoa through the HR 10366-Agoa […]