US Donates Intensive Care Field Hospital to Morocco

Belgian court landmark ruling on colonial-era atrocities in Africa paves way for wider justice

The Belgian court’s landmark verdict of crimes against humanity for kidnapping of mixed-race children is hailed as a turning point that “surely opens the door” to those seeking financial compensation for forced separation from their parents and other colonial-era injustices. In a landmark ruling in December, Belgium’s court of appeal decided that the “systematic kidnapping” […]

Aeronautics: Spirit Aerosystems Expanding Casablanca Bombardier Plant

American company Spirit Aerosystems, which has purchased the bombardier plant in Casablanca, is expanding its Moroccan factory from 10,000 m² to 25,000 m² and increasing its workforce from 350 to 850 employees. The announcement was made Monday following a meeting held in Rabat between minister of industry & trade Moulay Hafid Elalamy, and senior leaders […]

Air travel in EAC region should be made more affordable for citizens

The cost of air travel within the East African Community (EAC) region is still very high, which is also due to high operating costs and onerous visa requirements experienced by African airlines, regional legislators and a senior airline executive have complained. The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has recently called on EAC member state leaders […]