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Morocco, the world’s largest producer of phosphate, and Argentina, an agricultural power, would benefit from increasing trade. Foreign investors are gnashing their teeth as Argentina defaulted on its sovereign debt for the eighth time in its history – but not all of them. Whilst Buenos Aires’ financial problems threaten to worsen regional trade, it is […]
The U.S. Africa Leaders Summit that brought to Washington this August 4-6 more than 50 African leaders and hundreds of governmental officials, CEOs and civil society activists was an opportunity for President Barack Obama to make a declaration of love to the black continent, announcing new partnerships and initiatives and pledging that America will be […]
The mood is defiant in the streets of Buenos Aires after Fitch Ratings and Moody’s Investors Service declared today Argentina in default on some bonds for the eighth time in its history. This follows Standard & Poor’s Ratings’ Services cutting its credit rating on the the South American nation’s foreign-currency sovereign debt to “selective […]
Iraq could soon be forcing the fighters of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) to retreat as military weapons from Russia begin to arrive. A visit by Defense Minister Saadun al-Dulaimi to Moscow on Wednesday is expected to have fast-tracked the delivery period due to the failure of the army in halting the […]
Airlines are suspending their flights to Israel after a rocket landed only 1,6kilometres away from the Ben Guiron airport. European and U.S aviation agencies have warned airlines to avoid Israel for safety reasons. Prime Minster Netanyahu is not happy about the decision after many airlines paid heed to the warnings of the aviation agencies. The […]
Three days after tensions between Israel and Palestinian continue, Egypt has called for an end to the attacks from both sides. Cairo has played a very important role in the conflict between the two countries but it seems as if the new government doesn’t have any intention of continuing in this vein. Cairo is not […]
Ambassador at large of the King of Morocco, Mrs Assia Bensalah Alaoui, has been elected co-chairwoman of the Office of Economic Cooperation for Mediterranean and Middle East (French acronym OCEMO) for a three year term. The election took place during OCEMO’s General Assembly held on July 3, 2014 in Marseille. The General Assembly, attended by […]
Following reports of Iranian concessions on its controversial nuclear program, a member of Iranian delegation has refuted such claims as “mere hallucinations” by some foreign media houses with hidden agendas. Iran is involved in negotiations with the permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany regarding its nuclear ambitions. Seyyed Abbas Araqchi, a senior […]
Two of the World Cup’s Round of 16 teams received the homecoming reserved for champions, even though they exited with the final week of the tournament remaining be played. Algeria’s Desert Foxes and Team USA shook the international soccer landscape with their unexpected performances before leaving, though. American team leader Tim Howard tweeted: “We’re playing […]
Morocco has highlighted the key role south-south cooperation can play in promoting stability and progress in Africa and pointed that the continent’s natural resources and human potential can create an “African miracle.” This came in a message that Morocco’s King Mohammed VI sent to the 25th annual meeting of the Crans Montana Forum, held in […]