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Burning the national flag is an “attack on the dignity of Moroccans”, Moroccan Expatriates’ Council

The Council of the Moroccan community abroad condemned, on Sunday, the actions of the individuals who burned the national flag during a demonstration staged Saturday in Paris, stressing that this “childish and coward” act is a “serious attack on “one of the symbols of national sovereignty”. “The desecration of the national flag is a criminal […]

As Africa’s debt crisis threatens progress, experts urge bold, homegrown solutions

Africa’s mounting debt burden — now standing at 64.3% of the continent’s GDP — is choking vital investments in health, education, and infrastructure, warns the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). Speaking at a recent Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development, UNECA executive secretary Claver Gatete painted a sobering picture: out of 144 Sustainable […]

MENA travel trends 2023: UK, US, France, UAE top picks, close to home & experience-focused tourism

The United Kingdom, the United States and the United Arab Emirates are top travel picks for Africans and Middle Easterners in 2023, according to a recent Mastercard report that also highlighted an increasing trend when African travelers prioritize authentic experiences over material possessions, which in turn reshapes industry dynamics. Apart from uncovering the United Kingdom, […]