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Africa’s largest University Hospital to open in Morocco’s Tangier

Tangier is preparing for the opening of a university hospital with a capacity of 865 beds, the largest in the African continent. The hospital, worth 1.3 billion dirhams ($130 million), will help alleviate pressure on the northern regions hospitals. Already 93% of works are completed, auguring well for Tangier, which has been one of the […]

Algeria: opposition parties calling for a unified boycott

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s decision to run for a fourth term was not received well by the opposition who argue that his ailing health condition and 15-year rule are reasons enough for him to step down. 76-year-old Bouteflika suffered a mini-stroke last year after which he has made rare public appearances. Some opposition leaders declare […]

Morocco’s World Cup Bid Passes Final Stage before June 13 Vote

FIFA council has ratified the Moroccan and North American bids which are now poised to run for a decisive vote on June 13 in Moscow. Last week, Morocco’s bid to host the 2026 World Cup passed the FIFA Taskforce test and is set to compete with a joint United States, Canada and Mexico bid. Morocco […]