European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen in Rabat feb-9-2022

Emirates suspends all Nigeria flights from September over blocked funds

The Dubai-based Emirates airline will suspend all flights to Nigeria from 1 September after the West African country has failed to repatriate millions of dollars of its funds. The airline said it took the “difficult decision” in order to limit further losses, citing circumstances “beyond our control”, in a statement on Thursday (18 August). Emirates […]

Botswana propelled to world’s top diamonds producer

Botswana has ascended to the rank of the top diamond producer globally, unseating sanctions-hit Russia. Most of Botswana’s diamond found in the Orapa diamond deposit is operated by De Beers, a leading diamond company. Following the G7 sanctions on Russia, De Beers moved its auctions to Botswana to streamline its business operations and facilitate the […]

Morocco, South Africa Coordinate Stands on Migration in Africa

Morocco and South Africa showed converging views on addressing migration challenges in Africa following an approach permeated by south-south cooperation and solidarity. South Africa’s Foreign Minister Nkoana-Mashabane told the press, on the sidelines of her participation at the Ministerial Conference for an African Agenda on Migration held in Rabat on January 10, that her country […]