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African Union: Rabat pleads for peace, security & development in Africa

Morocco has stressed the need to explore the best means to support Burkina Faso, Chad, Guinea, Mali and Sudan in their political transition while providing them with the necessary assistance to ensure peace, security and their development. Addressing the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) convening in Addis Ababa, Morocco’s Permanent […]

South Sudan seeks $13 billion-backed loan from UAE

South Sudan is nearing an agreement with a UAE company for an oil-backed loan worth $13 billion, the largest in Africa’s newest nation’s history. The news was reported by AP citing an unnamed UN source which said the deal is close to being signed. “Servicing this loan would likely tie up most of South Sudan’s […]

Olympic Games: Moroccan Soufiane el-Bakkali wins gold at 3000m steeplechase

Moroccan athlete Soufiane El Bakkali won the gold medal in the 3000m steeplechase this Monday (August 2nd) at the ongoing Olympic Games in Japan, giving Morocco its first medal at the Games.   This is the first golden medal for Morocco since those gleaned by Hicham El Guerrouj in Sydney.   El Bakkali becomes the […]