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Moroccan rail operator ONCF raises $200 mln in Green Bond

Morocco’s state-owned rail operator ONCF raised $200 million via a green bond that was five times over-subscribed with a total demand reaching $1 billion. The bond was part of ONCF’s green push, as it plans to expand the national rail network. The four-tranche bond had maturities ranging from 10 to 15 years at rates varying […]

Coronavirus: Confirmed cases in Morocco surge to 919 Saturday evening

The total number of confirmed cases of infection with the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) in Morocco jumped Saturday evening at 9:00 p.m. to 919, while the death toll stood at 59, announced the Ministry of Health on its portal www.covidmaroc.ma. The number of remissions was established at 66. Saturday, the Moroccan medical staff was affected by […]

Senegal temporarily closes Consulates abroad after attacks

Senegal’s Foreign ministry has announced the decision to temporarily close its general Consulates around the world, after the missions reportedly came under attacks. In a statement, the ministry indicated the move came after Senegalese Embassies and Consulates in Paris, Milan, Bordeaux and New York were targeted by recent aggressions. “These acts caused serious damage, particularly […]