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For several years now, Morocco has been a preferred destination for migrants from sub-Saharan Africa and West African countries, due to its cultural and geographical proximity and the strategic interest the Kingdom has for the continent, particularly in the field of migration. Morocco expresses this interest in the Africa depths through the humane, holistic and […]
Migration governance in Morocco is based on a holistic, multi-dimensional approach which, by prioritizing respect for the migrants’ rights and dignity, is intended to be efficient and proactive in the fight against mafia networks and human trafficking. Here follow some figures on the Kingdom’s extensive efforts to combat illegal migration. – Over 360,000 illegal migration […]
For nearly a decade, Morocco has been implementing a migration and asylum policy with a human face, in accordance with the High Royal Guidelines, respecting migrants’ dignity and rights. This comprehensive immigration policy, which aims to be humanistic, pragmatic and supportive, makes Morocco a land of welcome and dignity, where refugees and migrants enjoy full […]
A year ago, a group of illegal sub-Saharan migrants attempted to storm the occupied enclave of Melilia by scaling the metal fence separating the occupied enclave from Nador. Here follows the timeline of the events of this migratory precedent: June 24, 2022 – Early in the morning, a group of sub-Saharan illegal immigrants launched an […]
The Egyptian legislature green-lighted Wednesday a signed agreement between the Government and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in which the Japanese agency will provide funds for the country’s Universal Health Insurance System (UHIS), Ahram Online reports. Egypt and JICA inked an agreement in March 2023 for the Japanese agency to provide a loan of […]
Mali’s ruling junta has asked prosecutors to probe the UN peacekeeping mission MINUSMA for “espionage” just days after the government in Bamako called on the United Nations to withdraw its peacekeeping mission from the West African country “without delay,” denouncing its “failure” to respond to security challenges. These accusations come following a UN report which […]
Tunisia’s State-run company managing railways, SNCFT, launched Wednesday an investigation into the death of two people after a train went off track near M’saken train station, north-East of the country. A passenger train bound for the coastal city of Gabes derailed early Wednesday near M’saken station in the governorate of Sousse. The accident killed two […]
Senegal’s investment promotion and grand projects agency, APIX, will organize on July 6-8 the country’s first “Invest in Senegal” Forum seeking the development of local and regional markets. APIX in a statement argues that the event is meant to draw benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and promote investment opportunities in Senegal […]
The Moroccan economy has made remarkable progress and impressive export growth, particularly in industrial sectors such as automotive and renewable energies, said Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva. “Morocco has exported 700,000 cars, which shows the country’s upward trend in this highly competitive sector. The North African Kingdom also manufactures aircraft […]
Armed factions in Somalia’s northern semi-autonomous state of Puntland have agreed to a ceasefire after dozens of people had been killed after the state’s parliament voted to change the region’s voting system. At least 26 people were killed and 30 injured on Tuesday (20 June) in clashes outside parliament in Garowe, the Puntland capital, between […]