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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has reportedly decided to cancel his planned tour to the MENA region that was to lead him starting Dec.12 to Israel, Palestine, Algeria and Morocco, Russian news outlets reported. The reasons behind the cancellation were unclear, with some reports citing “personal reasons” and others a strike by staffers of Israel’s […]
The UN World Tourism Organization picked Marrakech as a home to its regional Africa office, Moroccan media reported citing official sources. The decision was taken during the 24th session of the UNWTO General Assembly amid fierce competition from other African cities. During the 24th UNWTO General Assembly, Morocco has also been elected a member of […]
Antifragility is a concept coined by Nicholas Taleb in his book, Antifragile, according to which stressful conditions, shocks, volatility, faults or attacks are all factors that may end up building up an antifragility system strengthening capabilities and preparedness as well as cutting dependence. The concept applies to greater extents to Morocco’s relations with Algeria which […]
Morocco has been chosen to co-chair Africa Focus Group, set up by the Global Coalition to defeat ISIS, in recognition for the key role played by the Kingdom in the fight against terrorism. Morocco will chair the Group along with the United States, Italy and Niger. The newly set up group is tasked with enhancing […]
Libya’s Interior minister, Khaled Mazen, warned that deteriorating security situation in the country is no longer acceptable for the electoral process to proceed following failure of the Sabha Court to consider the appeals brought to it due to security threats, Libya Observer reports. Mazen made remarks during a joint press conference with Minister of Justice […]
Italy’s interior minister Luciana Lamorgese has expressed doubt on holding Libyan crucial presidential election next month as planned and suggested January instead, Libya Observer reports. Lamorgese speaking during a reception organized by Il Foglio newspaper, indicated that next month 24 elections in Libya to elect the country’s first central leader since 2011 after the fall […]
Libya has dropped its candidacy for the African Union Peace & Security Council seat for the 2022-2025 period in support of Morocco’s bid for the same post. The decision was announced by Libya’s foreign minister Najla Al-Mangoush during her telephone conversation held over the weekend with Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita. The PSC is the standing […]
Morocco has decided to suspend all direct passenger flights to the Kingdom for 2 weeks, starting Monday, November 29. According to a statement from the inter-ministerial Covid-19 committee, the fast spread of the new Covid-19 Omicron variant, especially in Europe and Africa, is behind the decision. “Because of the rapid propagation of the new Omicron […]
Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company (HBC) is set to invest $1 billion in the Egyptian market over the coming five years, following its acquisition of Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Egypt (CCBCE) according to a statement by office of the Egyptian Prime Minister. Egypt became the 29th country around the world that HBC will be operating in, […]
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) on Wednesday in Abidjan approved a €120 million loan to Morocco to implement the country’s Financial Inclusion, Entrepreneurship, and the support program to very small & medium enterprises (SMEs). The Bank’s support will enable companies in difficulty to recover their activity and safeguard jobs […]