Morocco has embarked on the rehabilitation of the ancient Jewish district of Marrakesh, locally known as “Mellah.” The project to rehabilitate the quarter, built in the 16th century to accommodate the Jews escaping the Spanish Inquisition—includes some thirty priority actions to safeguard houses that are threatened with collapse, refurbish Foundouks, rehabilitate homes and develop public squares […]
Germany is supporting Morocco’s sustainable development efforts with a financial assistance of €330.5 million, including loans and grants. The funds will help the North African country carry out projects in renewable energy, electric power, water supply & storage in rural areas and desalination of seawater. Two agreements were signed in this regard by Moroccan minister […]
Four terrorist groups operating in the Sahel announced their merger into one group pledging allegiance to Al Qaeda and its Jordanian leader Azarkawi. The four terrorist groups were brought together under the command of Iyad Ag Ghali, the leader of Ansar Eddine terrorist group based in Mali. The new terrorist organization bears the name of […]
