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SADC-EAC summit urges immediate ceasefire and negotiations in eastern DRC

Leaders from the East African Community (EAC) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) have called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), following the ongoing violence fueled by the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels. In a joint summit held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on 8 February, leaders from both EAC […]

Morocco Expects Growth to Shrink to 2.8% in 2018

Morocco forsees growth to slow to 2.8% in 2018, down from 4% in 2017 as rainfall uncertainties haunt the agricultural output. The figures released by Morocco’s statistics office (HCP) show that Morocco’s growth remains vulnerable to the performances of the agricultural sector. According to the same agency, non-agricultural activities would increase slightly from 2.8% in […]

Morocco to Spend $15.8 billion if it Wins 2026 World Cup Bid

Morocco will earmark $15.8 billion on stadiums and infrastructure if it wins the bid to organize the 2026 World Cup, the bid committee said. Chairman of the committee Moulay Hafid Elalamy said at a conference that Morocco will renovate existing stadiums and use demountable stadiums to host the tournament. To fill in the gap in […]