Warm homecoming for a group of Jewish students from Montreal! A visit to Bayt Dakira (House of Memory), a Jewish Museum located in the heart of the medina of Essaouira, in the presence of the King’s Counselor, André Azoulay.
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Algeria: Continuous violation of press freedom illustrates Gvt’s headlong rush -Le Monde
The recent arrest of journalist Ihsane El-Kadi illustrates a repressive headlong rush by the Algerian government, the French daily Le Monde said this Tuesday. In its editorial, entitled “In Algeria, the calamitous authoritarian overbidding of the regime”, the daily stated that the Algerian regime continues its ”repressive headlong rush” and its ”calamitous authoritarian outbidding.” “The […]
Burkina Faso asks France to recall ambassador; 28 bodies found in country’s northwest
Amid a surge in anti-French sentiment, France has been asked to recall its ambassador in Burkina Faso, the military junta said Monday January 2, as the West African country seeks to develop closer ties with Russia. Ambassador Luc Hallade was asked to leave, government spokesman Jean-Emmanuel Ouedraogo confirmed to the media, but provided no further […]
US delists Burkina Faso from its Africa trade preference program
The United States has dropped Burkina Faso from its trade preference program citing deep concerns over “unconstitutional change” in government in the West African country, according to a statement by the office of the US Trade Representative (USTR). The USTR’s office said Burkina Faso had failed to meet the requirements of the African Growth and […]
Press council voices concern over Moroccan journalists’ safety in Algeria
The Moroccan Press Council has asked the African Football Federation (CAF) to ensure Moroccan reporters receive a fair treatment during their coverage of the Africa U23 Cup of Nations known as CHAN. In a letter to CAF, the council urged CAF to ensure Moroccan reporters enjoy the freedom of movement and have the right to […]
Mauritius: Tourism industry recovering on climate, covid-hit paradise island
The paradise island of Mauritius has been hit hard by climate change and Covid-19, but returning tourists and a renewed focus on manufacturing and the blue economy offer causes for optimism. Climate change is just one of the factors troubling the island’s tourism industry. In 2020, the island adopted a “zero Covid” policy and a […]
India seeks food security through more Moroccan phosphates supplies
Indian chemicals and fertilizers minister Mansukh Mandaviya will be visiting Morocco this month to seal long-term phosphates supply deal amid surging prices in the international market. Indian media reported that in addition to Morocco the minister, accompanied by Indian firms, will also visit Egypt to set up plants for Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) and Nitrogen-Phosphorus-Potassium (NPK) […]
Morocco to hosts next Abraham Accords Summit in March
Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen has announced that the next Abraham accords summit will be held in Morocco in March 2023. The U.S. had brokered in 2020 the Abraham Accords for the normalization of relations between Israel, Morocco, the UAE and Bahrain. The signatories pledge to strengthen peace in the Middle East and around the […]
Cameroon military crushes separatist rebellion in country’s English-speaking region
Cameroon’s military announces it deployed scores of troops to three districts on Monday January 2 in the central African state’s English-speaking Northwest region to deal with an increased violence by armed gangs. The military says armed gangs in Oku, Kumbo and Kakiri districts over the weekend sealed markets, chased people and vehicles from the streets […]
Egypt takes delivery of two Spain-made Talgo trains
The Egyptian Minister of Transport, Kamel El-Wazir, announced the arrival of the third and fourth luxury Talgo trains made in Spain. The newly-arrived high-speed trains are part of seven trains contracted with Spanish train manufacturer Talgo. The contract valued at €157 million includes maintenance and supply of spare parts. Each of Talgo trains consists of […]