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Morocco nears end of quake reconstruction

Two years after the powerful earthquake that struck the High Atlas region, Morocco has built 92% of the demolished homes or 51,154, according to official figures. The pace of construction will accelerate in the coming months, with the number of tents or huts significantly reduced. The Kingdom has spent 6.9 billion dirhams in quake aid, […]

Ghana’s new president vows to end power crisis

Ghana’s newly elected President, John Dramani Mahama, has pledged to address the country’s long-standing power crisis, which has plagued the nation for the past decade. Sworn into office just over a week ago, President Mahama has already engaged with the various Independent Power Producers (IPPs) operating in the country, assuring them of his commitment to […]

Thousands of Moroccans protest against far-right in occupied Ceuta

Thousands of Moroccans in the occupied city of Ceuta took to the streets to vent their anger at the discriminatory policies of the ruling Vox far right party.   The march, bringing together at least 6000 people, was described as the largest in the enclave in the 21st century signaling the frustration of the Moroccans […]