Africa International

Kofi Annan Calls from Marrakech for a Reform of the UN System

Former UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan, stressed in Marrakech that the UN system must be reformed to adapt to the changes in the globe or risk irrelevance. Speaking at the Mo Ibrahim Governance Weekend, the former UN chief underscored the importance of such reforms regardless of the complexities inherent to it. “The UN by itself […]

Africa International

No laureate for Mo Ibrahim Prize for second year in a row

The Mo Ibrahim foundation announced Tuesday it will not award the Mo Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership this year for lack of qualified candidate, making it the second year in a row that no laureate won the prestigious prize created by the British-Sudanese billionaire Mo Ibrahim. The decision came following a meeting of […]

Headlines Morocco

Marrakech to Host “Governance Weekend” in November

Just after the holding of the UN Conference on Climate Change (COP22) slated from November 7 to 18, the city of Marrakesh will host the “Governance Weekend,” considered the largest event on governance, reported huffpostmaghreb. The event is organized by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, named after the 70-year old Sudanese billionaire and philanthropist who also […]

Features International

Bill Clinton Highlights Role of Civil Society in Development, Fight against Violence

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 […]