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Ramaphosa launches national dialogue to mend a “broken” South Africa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday inaugurated a “national dialogue” in Pretoria, aiming to address what he described as the many “broken” aspects of the country. The initiative comes just over a year after the general elections of May 2024. Ramaphosa highlighted......

Morocco urges unified global action to tackle social development challenges

Morocco has called for a unified global vision to address pressing social development challenges, emphasizing collaboration and inclusion. Speaking at a high-level Arab regional meeting in Tunis, Morocco’s permanent ambassador to the UN, Omar Hilale, highlighted the need for innovative strategies......

Morocco’s future: bridging research and policy to tackle climate, education, and jobs

The Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Rabat recently hosted a major conference uniting researchers, policymakers, and international experts to explore how scientific research can inform effective public policies in Morocco. Organized in collaboration with the Morocco Innovation and Evaluation......

Rising urban poverty in Morocco signals need for targeted reforms

Morocco’s High Commission for Planning (HCP) has unveiled concerning findings about the growing vulnerability to poverty among urban populations. The national survey, conducted between March 2022 and March 2023, highlights an increase in the percentage of the population at risk of poverty, rising......

Urban poverty risks rise in Morocco despite national progress

A recent survey conducted by Morocco’s High Commission for Planning (HCP) highlights an alarming increase in vulnerability to poverty within urban areas, signaling a need for targeted interventions. The national survey, based on data from 18,000 households collected between March 2022 and March......

G20 Leaders Advocate for Ceasefires and Global Cooperation on Key Issues

The leaders of the world’s 20 largest economies recently gathered to address several critical global challenges, with a focus on achieving a "comprehensive" ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon. The summit, held in Rio de Janeiro, also saw discussions on climate change, poverty alleviation,......

Gaza Faces Unprecedented Poverty Crisis Amid Ongoing Conflict

In a stark report released by the International Labor Organization (ILO), it has been revealed that nearly the entire population of Gaza now lives below the poverty line. This alarming statistic highlights the catastrophic economic collapse following a year marked by intense conflict and destruction,......

Argentina's Poverty Rate Surges Amidst Austerity Measures

In a stark reflection of the economic turmoil gripping the nation, Argentina's poverty rate has surged to nearly 53% during the first half of President Javier Milei's administration. This alarming figure, released by the national statistics agency, marks the highest level of poverty seen in two......

50th OCI Foreign Ministers Council: Infrastructure Development Key to Combating Poverty and Insecurity

The 50th session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers commenced on Thursday in Yaoundé, Cameroon, with the participation of the Kingdom of Morocco. Led by Morocco’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia and Permanent Representative to the OIC, Mustapha Mansouri,......