World politics: Essay: A new age of protest
We are witnessing an upsurge of protest in Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and Asia—with North America (Occupy aside) and Sub-Saharan Africa being the odd men out. The mainsprings of the protests may be different—some are responses to economic distress, others...
Where To Stay — And Not Stay — In Marrakech
Anyone who’s been back to Marrakech after a several year absence would have difficulty recognizing the place. The winding alleyways of the medina are still there, with atmospheric riads hidden behind nondescript doors and stall after stall of silks, slippers, brass on...
Migrants storm fences on Spain’s African border
Around 100 African migrants stormed a border fence from Morocco into Spanish territory on Tuesday, leaving five police officers injured, Spanish authorities said. Officials said about 40 of the migrants managed to cross the fence separating the Spanish enclave of...
Islamic Development Bank (IDB) approves $789.4 million for new projects
The Board of Executive Directors of the Islamic Development Bank has approved $789.4 million to finance development projects in 11 member countries (Turkey, Egypt, Morocco, Uganda, Pakistan, Burkina Faso, Mozambique, Yemen, Togo, Jordan and Mali) as well as education...
SD lawmakers visit with leaders in Morocco
Three state lawmakers have returned to South Dakota after meeting with business and government leaders from the African country of Morocco. KELO television reports (http://bit.ly/12p2RQO ) that Sen. Jason Frerichs and Reps. David Lust and Bernie Hunhoff went on the...
Gulfsands Petroleum to kick off Morocco drilling in September
Gulfsands Petroleum(LON:GPX) will kick off an initial five well drill programme in the Rharb basin in Morocco in September. The AIM quoted firm has now hired a drill unit for a minimum of nine wells; the other four wells will be drilled from the second quarter of 2014...
Morocco looks to fix health sector failings
A shortage of doctors and nurses is hurting medical care in Morocco. From a lack of medical providers in rural areas to high drug prices, Morocco's healthcare sector is plagued with problems. According to official figures, there are currently just 19,770 doctors and...
The fate of Morocco’s Islamists
After Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi's ouster from power, Islamists in Egypt face an uncertain fate. But they aren't the only ones. Developments in Egypt now pose a particularly thorny problem for groups across the Middle East and North Africa that trace their...
Morocco’s CFG Group taps Avaloq banking system
The Avaloq Group and Orbium have launched the Avaloq banking system at the CFG Group in Morocco. The CFG Group has chosen all modules of Avaloq’s universal front-to-back banking platform, which ensures seamless integration of the securities modules with the cash...
Preparing for Ramadan, the American way
Chicago – Tuesday, 9 July marks the beginning of the Holy Month of Ramadan for Muslims in the United States, a time when Muslims around the world abstain from food and drink from the first light of dawn until sunset. To truly take advantage of the blessings of the...