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Former US President Bill Clinton highlighted Wednesday the role of civil society in development and the fight against violence, stressing the need to enhance this role. Addressing on Wednesday the Clinton Global Initiative Middle East & Africa Meeting held in Marrakech, Morocco, May 5-7, Bill Clinton deemed that “the development of non-governmental organizations is one […]
Moroccan tourism authority has signed a promotion agreement called “Destination Morocco” with the French travellers union. After signing a deal with the American Travellers Union last August, and with Tourism Group TUI France in October, the Moroccan Tourism Authority has sign a partnership deal with the Union of tour-operating companies of France, made of tour […]
The second World Forum on Human Rights, held in Marrakech November 27-30, featured hundreds of brain storming sessions on the situation of human rights in the world and on ways and means of promoting these rights at the national and international levels, since the challenge is not facing just a few countries but the whole […]
Exploring innovative financing mechanisms to boost economic development in Africa, which is recording noteworthy growth rates in a rather gloomy international economic and financial environment, is the main purpose of the 9th African Development Forum currently held in Marrakech, Morocco. The forum, held on the theme “Innovative financing for Africa’s transformation,” seeks to enhance Africa’s […]
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 World Bank has extended Morocco a $160 million loan designed to support reforms in Morocco’s business environment to spur competitiveness and boost growth and job creation in an increasingly competitive global economy. The First Economic Competitiveness Development Policy Loan approved this week by the World Bank will improve transparency and accountability in investment procedures […]
Marrakech has become over the years the place to be to celebrate the Christmas season and New Year’s Eve for the world jet set and celebrities who find in the ochre city a heaven of peace, charm, entertainment and fun. This year is no exception as several celebrities have already arrived in the city or […]
The fourth ministerial meeting of the international “Friends of Syria” group meeting in Marrakech on December 12 has recognized the newly formed Syrian opposition coalition as “the legitimate representative of the Syrian people”. The recognition is announced in the declaration endorsed Wednesday by the over 100 delegations that attended the meeting, including from the US, […]
The 12th edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival kicked off Friday evening in the presence of scores of stars from the four corners of the world. The festival was first held in 2001. The world was still under the shock of the 9/11 attacks and organizing a film festival in such an uncertain environment […]