Kofi Annan International Peace Keeping Training Centre (KAIPTC)

UK’s Chariot Oil & Gas expresses optimism at Morocco operations

UK-listed Chariot Oil and Gas upgraded its gas expectations off Larache coast saying that the new discovery bodes well for Morocco’s “growing gas sector”. Chariot was awarded the Lixus offshore license, which contains the Anchois discovery, in April. Chariot has a 75% interest and operatorship of the Lixus license. Its partner is Morocco’s state-owned Office […]

AfDB approves $1.5 million emergency grant to curb desert locusts ravaging East & Horn of Africa

The African Development Bank (AfDB) last week approved a $1.5 million emergency relief grant to assist nine countries in the East and Horn of Africa on the control of swarms of desert locusts that are threatening livelihoods and food security. The nine beneficiary countries are Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Uganda and […]

French think-tank lauds Morocco’s regional leadership & commitment for Africa’s development, stability & security

Executive Director of the Paris-based Observatory of Geopolitical Studies, Khaled Hamadé, has praised the regional leadership of King Mohammed VI and his steadfast engagement for Africa’s socio-economic development. Thanks to the royal leadership, Morocco has become a beacon of stability in Africa and a model in south-south cooperation, said Mr. Hamadé in an analysis published […]