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A new education, training center dedicated to hearing-impaired children inaugurated in Tangier

A new education and training center dedicated to hearing-impaired children was inaugurated in Tangier Monday by Princess Lalla Asmae, president of the Lalla Asmae Foundation for deaf children. Built on a covered area of 2,550 m2, the Center includes 20 classrooms, four workshops dedicated to sewing, hairdressing, pastry and IT, five offices, a canteen, and […]

Scams surge as Canada’s immigration doorway to Francophone Africa backfires

A sharp rise in immigration scams is devastating would-be African migrants after Canada’s expanded Francophone Mobility Programme unintentionally opened a door for fraudsters. Originally intended to bolster French-speaking immigration, the scheme has been exploited by “ghost consultants” who promise guaranteed visas for steep fees. In the first half of 2024 alone, Canada refused more than […]

IMF-WB annual meetings to go ahead as planned in Marrakech on Oct 9-15

The IMF, the World Bank and the Moroccan government confirmed Marrakech will host the annual meetings as planned on October 9-15, in a boon for the earthquake-hit tourism industry in the country. The confirmation came in a joint statement signed by World Bank President Ajay Banga; International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva; and […]