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COVID-19 Resurgence Overshadows Paris Olympics as Athlete Cases Surge

More than 40 Olympic athletes have tested positive for COVID-19 in Paris, reflecting a global resurgence of the virus, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, hailed as the first post-pandemic Games, are now contending with a rise in COVID-19 cases among athletes,......

A Visionary Path: Transforming Morocco’s Healthcare Under King Mohammed VI

As Morocco celebrates the 25th anniversary of King Mohammed VI's ascension to the throne, the nation reflects on the remarkable strides made under his reign. Among the numerous sectors witnessing substantial progress, healthcare stands out as a beacon of his unwavering commitment to improving the......

Moroccan Court Overturns Compensation Ruling for AstraZeneca Vaccine Side Effects

In a significant legal development, the Administrative Court of Appeal in Rabat has reversed a prior judgment that mandated the Moroccan government to compensate a woman for health complications allegedly caused by the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. Initially, the Administrative Court of Rabat had awarded......

Biden to Deliver White House Address on Decision to Withdraw from Presidential Race

In a stunning turn of events that has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, President Joe Biden has announced his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. The President is set to address the nation in a prime-time speech from the White House on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET, where he......

Morocco's Inflation Cools to 2.4% in June 2024, Nearing Central Bank's Target

In a significant economic development, Morocco's inflation rate has shown signs of stabilization, registering an annualized growth of 2.4% at the close of June 2024. This figure marks a substantial improvement from the tumultuous period that began in November 2022, when inflation started an upward......

President Biden Sidelined by Unexpected Health Setback

In an unforeseen turn of events, President Joe Biden's scheduled appearance at the UnidosUS annual conference in Las Vegas was abruptly canceled on Wednesday afternoon due to his positive test for Covid-19, confirmed by the White House. This development comes at a critical juncture in Biden's......

Moroccan Health Minister Reveals Over 54,000 AstraZeneca Vaccine Side Effects

In an official statement on Monday, Moroccan Minister of Health and Social Protection Khalid Ait Taleb revealed that 54,423 Moroccans have experienced side effects linked to the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. This disclosure followed a parliamentary inquiry by Naima Elfathaoui of the Justice and Development......

Senegal's Pilgrims Face COVID-19 Challenge upon Return from Holy Sites

Reports from the Senegalese Press Agency (APS) on Sunday evening indicate a troubling development: multiple cases of COVID-19 have been detected among Senegalese pilgrims returning from Saudi Arabia. Tests conducted on the pilgrims confirm the presence of the coronavirus, with positivity rates varying......

COVID-19 and Inflation Compound Morocco’s Economic Inequalities, HCP Report Reveals

Disparities Deepen as Morocco’s Poor Bear the Brunt of Economic Crises Morocco’s recent economic challenges have disproportionately affected its least affluent citizens, according to a comprehensive report by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). The report highlights how the COVID-19......