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Bayt Mal Al Quds Agency’s humanitarian operation in Holy City wraps up at end of Ramadan

The major humanitarian operation launched by Rabat-based Bayt Mal Al Quds Asharif Agency, in accordance with the instructions of King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al Quds Committee, during Ramadan 1445H, came to an end on Monday evening at the end of the holy month.   The Agency presented the results of this large-scale operation […]

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Morocco first country to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza by land

Morocco is the first country to have delivered humanitarian aid directly by land for Gaza and Al-Quds populations, thanks to the far-sighted vision and leadership of King Mohammed VI, underlined the Kingdom’s ambassador to the United Nations, Omar Hilale.   Speaking at a meeting of the UN General Assembly held Monday on the use of […]

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Eid al-Fitr in Africa: economic struggles, conflicts dampen festive mood

As Muslims across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region prepare to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr — the Feast of Breaking the Ramadan Fast — starting from Wednesday (11 April), people in many parts of Africa are bracing for low-key festivities due to the tough economic and security challenges that their countries are going through. […]

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Ethiopia set to repatriate some 70,000 nationals in ‘difficult situation’ from Saudi Arabia

Ethiopia has announced it is going to repatriate some 70,000 of its nationals who have been living in squalid conditions in Saudi Arabia, a third such program since 2018. The announcement was made last week in Addis Ababa, with the repatriation set to begin in early April, targeting some 70,000 “Ethiopians who are in a […]

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Ethiopia to repatriate 70,000 citizens from Saudi Arabia

Ethiopia is reportedly planning to bring back home 70,000 members of its diaspora in Saudi Arabia, claiming that they live in squalid conditions, the East African Publication, a Kenyan news portal, reported. Ethiopia will start repatriation in April as a commitment to the grievances of its citizens abroad, the publication said. State Minister Birtukan Ayano […]

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Palestinian PM commends Moroccan King’s unwavering support for Palestinian cause

Palestinian Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohammed Mustafa, commended King Mohammed VI for his constant positions and unwavering support for the Palestinian cause.   This came in a phone talk the Palestinian official had on Sunday with Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita, reported the Palestinian News Agency (WAFA).   During the talk, […]

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Africa at the heart of India’s quest for superpower status — experts

In this era of geopolitical competition and realignment, India recognizes Africa as a key component in its pursuit of superpower status and the continent is thus becoming a crucial player in New Delhi’s ambitious quest for global economic dominance. India’s multifaceted relationship with African countries is set for a fundamental transformation, as the continent is […]

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Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency completes food baskets distribution operation, continues meals distribution in Al Quds

The Rabat-based Bayt Mal Al-Quds Asharif Agency completed, on Friday in Al-Quds, the distribution operation of food baskets to the benefit of nearly 2200 needy families. The operation was conducted part of the humanitarian aid sent to Palestinians in Al-Quds and Gaza during Ramadan, at the instruction of King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds […]

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China’s BTR New Material to develop Morocco’s first EV cluster

China’s BTR New Material Group, a global EV battery component maker, signed a deal with the Moroccan government to build a 300 million dollar-plant in the country to produce cathode. The plant will produce cathode, a critical material in battery manufacturing, in Mohammed VI Tanger Tech City, the investment ministry said in a statement. Cathode […]

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China seeks military base in Africa as West loses ground- Think Tank

China is reportedly seeking a new military base in Africa, building on growing anti-western sentiment as it seeks to strengthen its foothold in a continent that is increasingly coveted, the London-based Chatham House Think tank wrote. “For over three decades, every Chinese foreign minister’s first overseas trip of the year has been to Africa. This […]