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Family of Moroccan man killed by Italian police demands return of body

The family of Abderrahim Fakir, a 42-year-old Moroccan man who died during a police intervention in the Italian city of Bologna, arrived in Casablanca on August 6 demanding the return of his body and a full investigation into the circumstances of his death. Fakir, who moved to Italy at the age of five, died on […]

Morocco, Leader in Africa’s Macroeconomic Integration

Morocco ranked 1st in Africa in macroeconomic integration in “Africa Regional Integration Index 2019”, published lately by the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the African Union Commission. With a score of 0.809, Morocco takes the lead in the continent macroeconomic integration. Mauritius came in the second place followed […]

Niger recalls ambassador to Cote d’Ivoire for consultation

The National Council for the Safeguarding of the Country, the junta in power in Niger, recalled Monday August 14 the country’s Ambassador to Cote d’Ivoire in reaction to the Ivorian leader’s push for military intervention to restore deposed leader Mohamed Bazoum. The decision followed recent remarks by Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara that indicated his “eagerness” […]