Lesotho FM in Rabat

China’s Maritime Silk Road projects come with environmental costs for Africa — study

While some of the ports, bridges and other coastal projects constructed as part of Beijing’s so-called Maritime Silk Road help developing economies increase their capacity for trade, there are environmental downsides to China’s coastal infrastructure, according to a new academic study that has just been published in the journal One Earth. The study, by researchers […]

King Mohammed VI Condemns in the Strongest Possible Terms “Abject Terrorist Act” in France

King Mohammed VI has condemned in the strongest possible terms the hostage-taking that took place Friday in a supermarket in Trèbes and the attacks that preceded it in Carcassonne, expressing his support and solidarity to French President Emmanuel Macron. In a message to President Emmanuel Macron, King Mohammed VI said he learnt with “strong emotion […]

Morocco, Djibouti to foster cooperation in energy, mining

Morocco and Djibouti signed Monday in Rabat a framework agreement aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in the fields of energy, mining and geology and at providing an interaction platform for stakeholders and investors in these sectors. The framework agreement is part of Morocco’s African strategy seeking to support the sustainable development of the continent, mainly […]