‘Outlaws’: Morocco’s Rif provides refuge for cannabis farmers
On the steps of the Spanish Mosque, tourists and locals are smoking kif, a mixture of cannabis and tobacco, while...
North Africa
Ambassador optimistic about Morocco-Indonesia bilateral ties
Moroccan Ambassador to Indonesia Ouadia Benabdellah has expressed hope that the bilateral relationship between Morocco and Indonesia will continue to...
Morocco seeks to mend ties with Algeria
Morocco's King Mohammed VI has expressed hope for a return to normality and reopening of borders with North African neighbour...
Sahara: Under Royal Leadership, Morocco Gaining International Support & Recognition
The “serious and realistic” autonomy plan offered by Morocco for the Sahara under its sovereignty continues to gain a growing...
AfDB approves $70 Million risk-sharing agreement with Morocco’s BCP to develop foreign trade
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $70 million risk-sharing agreement with Morocco’s Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP) to develop...
Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt poised for record tourism year
Morocco, Tunisia, and Egypt are on their way to report a record tourism year in terms of revenue and arrivals...
North Africa: More Than 900 Migrants Drown Off Tunisia’s Coast in 2023
More than 900 migrants have drowned off Tunisia's coast so far this year, the country's Interior minister, Kamel Feki, said on Wednesday....
Russia-Africa summit: Putin seeks to extend influence, but many African leaders stay away
Only 16 African heads of state have arrived in St. Petersburg to attend the second Russia-Africa Summit — fewer than...
AfDB: Egypt best economic performer in North Africa region in 2022
Egypt and Mauritania were the best economic performers in the North Africa region in 2022 with growth rates of 6.6...
Cairo-based Banknbox sets up HQ in Egypt
Banknbox, a financial technology (fintech) firm based in the Egyptian capital of Cairo, announced the opening of its $10 million...
