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Morocco wins vote to lead UN human rights body


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Morocco won a vote to lead the United Nations Human Rights Council after a heated showdown with South Africa, which said Rabat's human rights record made it unfit to preside over the body. The Moroccan candidate, Ambassador Omar Zniber,…

German provides 257 million euros in loans for Morocco


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Rabat has concluded three loan contracts totalling 250 million euros, as well as two grant contracts worth 7 million euros with the German Development Bank. They concern financing relating to social protection, sustainable mobility, and…

Morocco faces sixth year of drought – Minister


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Morocco, where agriculture is a crucial sector, is heading for its sixth consecutive year of drought due to a drop in rainfall in recent months linked to climate change, Morocco's Minister of Equipment and Water, Nizar Baraka, said. "We…

2023 CAF Awards Set For December 13th In Morocco


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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have announced that the 2023 CAF Awards, a prestigious ceremony honouring the continent's top footballing achievements, will be held on December 13th in the vibrant city of Marrakech, Morocco.…

Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Project to Commence in 2024


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Nigeria’s Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, says the construction of the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Project which aims to link the European market is expected to start in 2024. He said under the…

Morocco: Pro-Palestinians rally in Casablanca


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Moroccans rallied in support of Palestinians in Casablanca, calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and for an end to diplomatic relations with Israel. Tens of thousands lined the streets of Casablanca, waving Palestinian flags and…

Ethiopia Complain About Fog In Morocco


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Ethiopia have filed a complaint with world governing body Fifa after their Group A opener against Sierra Leone on Wednesday evening was disrupted by dense fog. The game was played in the Moroccan coastal city of El Jadida because Ethiopia…

Morocco, Five Others To Co-Host 2030 World Cup


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The 2030 World Cup will be held across six countries in three continents, World Football governing body, FIFA, confirmed yesterday. Spain, Portugal and Morocco have been named as the co-hosts, with the opening three matches taking place in…

Nigeria Places 40th In Latest FIFA Rankings


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The Super Eagles of Nigeria are in 40th place on the latest FIFA world football rankings, while Argentina topped the table with France in second place and Brazil in third. Nigeria defeated Sao Tome and Principe on September 10th, in an…

Morocco earthquake: volunteer doctors mobilized in devastated regions


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In Ineghede, southwest Morocco, eleven volunteer doctors have been tirelessly working for days in the mountainous area that is difficult to access. The Moroccan Health and Social security ministry has mobilized over 2,000 general and…