World Policy Conference 12 th edition in Marrakech oct 2019

African development slowed by sovereign debt

Many African governments, including Kenya and Uganda, are facing unrest due to tax hikes and reduced spending on health and education with the aim to make fiscal spaces for external debt payment. The continent’s foreign debt reached more than $1.1 trillion at the end of last year, according to the African Development Bank, which kept […]

Africa Focus Group of Global Coalition against ISIS warns against threats of separatist groups

The Global Coalition against Daesh Africa Focus Group, co-chaired by Morocco, the United States, Italy and Niger, has voiced deep concern over the impact of the proliferation of non-State actors on efforts to counter ISIS in Africa. In a joint statement released following its meeting held March 1-2 in Niamey (Niger), participants said the proliferation […]

Morocco Orders Four Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners worth $1.1 bln

Morocco’s flag carrier, Royal Air Maroc (RAM), will add four Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to its fleet for a total cost of $1.1 bln. RAM already operates five 787-8 Dreamliners. The new Boeing planes will help the airline expand in South America, North America, the Middle East and Europe. “Our vision is to be the leading […]