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Sierra Leone in shock after anti-government cost of living protests turn deadly

Dozens died in anti-government protests in Sierra Leone’s capital of Freetown and two other towns on Wednesday, August 10 as shocked citizens sought safety behind closed doors. Authorities in Sierra Leone have said at least 21 civilians and six police officers have been killed in clashes that broke out during anti-government protests. In Freetown, hundreds […]

Morocco targets economic diversification to secure long-term growth

Morocco has taken a series of reforms to diversify the triggers of growth for its economy away from dependence on agriculture, phosphates and tourism through developing competitive industries and diversifying its trading partners. Agriculture weights about 15% of the Moroccan economy making the amount of rainfall key to influence economic performance. Last year, cereals output […]

Morocco Takes Part in Meeting of Global Coalition to Counter ISIL in Washington

Morocco will participate in the first joint ministerial meeting of the international coalition against ISIL convened in Washington on Thursday July 21, under the co-chairmanship of US Secretary of State John Kerry and US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter. The North African country is represented in the meeting, at both the security and the diplomatic […]