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World Bank brings to $300 million funding to Morocco’s risk management system

The World Bank has added $100 million to an existing $200 million loan to help Morocco manage natural risks and hazards. “Protecting the people and economy against natural hazard can save Morocco over US$800 million a year,” said Jesko Hentschel, World Bank Maghreb Country Director. “Developing more resilience to the risk of natural disaster is […]

North African, Sahel counterterrorism agencies explore in Marrakech approaches to strengthen regional cooperation

Marrakech is hosting a two-day high-level meeting of the heads of counterterrorism and security agencies of North African and Sahel countries. The meeting, held under the auspices of the United Nations Office of Counterterrorism, provides participants with a platform to debate strategies and approaches to strengthen regional cooperation on counter-terrorism issues, terrorist threat assessment, and […]

Sahel Countries Applaud Royal Initiative for Atlantic Ocean Access -Joint Statement

Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, and Niger have welcomed the international initiative announced by King Mohammed VI to enable these African landlocked countries have access to the Atlantic Ocean, a project that will transform the economies of these countries and the entire region. The supportive stand was voiced Saturday in Marrakesh by the Foreign Ministers of […]