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Sino-Africa economic relations will be shaped by China’s slowdown, Western policies — experts

While many in China and Africa hope that economic cooperation between both sides will continue to expand under a series of initiatives, including the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a new report by Carnegie Endowment for International Peace warns that Sino-Africa economic relations will be increasingly impacted by China’s slowing economy. At a recent Africa […]

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Africa’s lost wealth: billions worth of gold smuggled out each year

Over $30 billion worth of gold was smuggled out of Africa in 2022, primarily to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Turkey, and Switzerland, according to a new ground-breaking report by Swissaid that calls for more transparency and traceability in the gold supply chain to improve local conditions and artisanal miners’ working conditions throughout the continent. […]

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Japan welcomes Morocco’s serious, credible efforts within framework of Autonomy Initiative for Sahara; Keen to promote economic ties with Kingdom

Japan has welcomed this Friday Morocco’s “serious and credible efforts” within the framework of the autonomy initiative to settle the Sahara issue. This position was expressed by Japan’s Foreign Minister, Yoko Kamikawa, during talks in Tokyo with her Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said in a statement. Based on Japan’s “consistent” position, […]

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China-Arab States Cooperation Forum: King Mohammed VI commended for his defense of Palestinian cause; Morocco denounced disastrous situation in Gaza

Arab and Chinese Foreign Ministers expressed, their support for the efforts of King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al Quds Committee, in defending the Palestinian issue. This position was expressed in the “Joint Communiqué between China and Arab States on the Palestinian issue”, published Thursday by the 10th Ministerial Conference of the China-Arab States Cooperation […]

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Gabon’s Chinese naval base plan shrouded in ambiguity amid Western pressures

The plan to build a Chinese naval base in Gabon, as agreed by the country’s ex-ruler Ali Bongo and Beijing in 2023, has stalled after the coup last year, but transitional president Oligui Nguema has cultivated deliberate ambiguity about the project’s future, much to the displeasure of the West. China’s efforts to seek a military […]

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Algeria alarmed by huge Chinese investments going to Morocco

As a growing number of giant Chinese companies chose to invest in Morocco for its political stability and competitive assets, the Algerian regime became extremely worried to see its neighboring country taking the lead and thriving while Algeria is lagging behind and sinking into the abyss. In a desperate move to address the situation, Algerian […]

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Arab Information Ministers commend efforts by King Mohammed VI, Al-Quds Committee in defending Palestinian cause

The Council of Arab Information Ministers, meeting Wednesday in Manama, Bahrain, lauded the efforts made by King Mohammed VI and the Al-Quds Committee he is chairing in defending the Palestinian cause.   In their recommendations, the ministers also called on Arab media to highlight the efforts of Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency, operational arm of the […]

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Prospects for developing Morocco-China economic, commercial exchanges reviewed in Beijing

The prospects for developing economic and commercial exchanges between Morocco and China were reviewed by the two countries’ Foreign Ministers at a meeting held Wednesday in Beijing. Visiting Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and his Chinese peer Wang Yi, focused in their talks on the opportunities offered by Morocco’s global trade, through the encouragement of Chinese […]

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Morocco strongly condemns Israeli raid against displaced Palestinians’ camp near Rafah

Morocco strongly denounces and condemns the raid carried out by the Israeli army against a camp sheltering more than 100,000 displaced Palestinians near the city of Rafah, an official source from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The source said the raid left dozens of civilians dead or wounded, in flagrant violation of international law […]

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Bayt Mal Al Quds Agency launches in Casablanca startup incubator for Al-Quds youth

The Bayt Mal Al Quds Asharif Agency, an offshoot of Al Quds Committee, on Monday in Casablanca, a startup incubator in the field of innovation (BMAQ Plus) for young Al-Quds entrepreneurs. Part of the Agency’s digital strategy, this platform aims to incubate startups and offer real opportunities for integration into the job market, e-commerce, and […]