malta meeting of 5+5 group jan 2019

Morocco’s OCP posts 4% rise in revenues in 2020

Morocco’s phosphates and fertilizers producer OCP posted a 4% increase in its revenues in 2020 to 56.2 billion dirhams as volumes offset a drop in prices. The group said exports of phosphates-based fertilizers rose 12% following higher demand in India and Brazil. ‘’OCP achieved significant growth in 2020, one of the most challenging business periods […]

Morocco: FIFA backs 2020 AFCON futsal tournament in Laayoune

World football governing body, FIFA, Sunday officially backed the kingdom of Morocco to host the 2020 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) futsal tournament in Laayoune, noting that the city to welcome the championship is Moroccan. FIFA’s endorsement, posted on Twitter, deals a blow to both Algeria and South Africa, which lobbied the African football governing […]

EU earmarks over €152 million for Africa’s Sahel region

The European Union (EU) announced Tuesday a humanitarian aid of more than €152 million for the African region of the Sahel. “While Sahel countries continue to suffer from armed conflict, climate change and a food and nutrition crisis, the EU is providing €152.05 million to help people in need in the region”, said the European […]