Casablanca – The Casablanca Stock Exchange opened in a good shape on Tuesday, with its main index, the MASI, gaining 0.15% to 13,026.41 points.
The previous day, the MASI had closed with a loss of 0.02%.
Source: Agence Marocaine De Presse
Casablanca Stock Exchange Closes on Positive Note
Casablanca – The Casablanca Stock Exchange closed on a positive note on Tuesday, with its main index, the MASI, up 0.35% to 13,053.17 points (pts).
The MASI.20, an index of the 20 most liquid stocks, gained 0.34% to 1,060.13 pts, while the MASI.ESG, an index of companies with the highest ESG rating, as published by Moody’s ESG Solutions, rose by 0.33% to 955.68 pts.
Source: Agence Marocaine De Presse
Preparations for 33rd FAO Regional Conference for Africa: Meeting of Ambassadors of African Countries Represented in Morocco
Rabat – A meeting with Ambassadors of African countries represented in Morocco, was held, Tuesday in Rabat, as part of preparations for the 33rd FAO Regional Conference for Africa (ARC33) to be hosted by Morocco from April 18 to 20, 2024 under the theme “Resilient agri-food systems and inclusive rural transformation”.
Chaired by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development, Water and Forests, Mohammed Sadiki, and accompanied by the Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Morocco, Jean Senahoun, and a representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, the meeting provided an opportunity to raise awareness and communicate on the organization of the 33rd session of the FAO Regional Conference for Africa.
Speaking at the event, Sadiki noted that the meeting is meant to raise awareness of the need for African delegations to attend this 33rd FAO Regional Conference for Africa, in order to discuss a theme of inter
est to our continent, namely food resilience.
“Our continent is suffering the consequences of climate change and geopolitical upheaval, which is having an effect on our countries’ food security and sovereignty,” he stressed.
For his part, the FAO Representative in Morocco noted that this 33rd FAO Regional Conference for Africa is an occasion for African ministers to review the challenges and opportunities facing the agricultural and food sector in Africa.
FAO Regional Conference for Africa is one of the main regional platforms focusing on food security and rural development in Africa. Chaired by Morocco, it will welcome over 50 ministers from African member states, representatives of observer countries, the African Union, donor organizations, civil society and the private sector.
Source: Agence Marocaine De Presse
Apart from Sub-region Leaders, HM the King is the only Head of State to Receive Invitation to Take Part in Inauguration Ceremony of Senegal’s President-elect, Where the Sovereign is Represented by Gov’t Head
Dakar – The Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, represented His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, on Tuesday in Diamniadio near Dakar, at the swearing-in and inauguration ceremony of president-elect of the Republic of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
Akhannouch’s visit to Senegal, accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, takes place on the instructions of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God glorify Him, following the invitation extended by Senegal’s newly elected president to the Sovereign to take part in the inauguration ceremony.
Apart from the leaders of the sub-region, His Majesty King Mohammed VI is the only Head of State to have received an invitation to take part in this ceremony, which testifies, once again, to the depth of the unfailing bonds of brotherhood, solidarity and consideration uniting Morocco and Senegal.
It also attests to the depth of the exceptional, multi-dimensional partnership between the Kingdom of Moro
cco and the Republic of Senegal in the political, economic, cultural, social and spiritual spheres.
The swearing-in and inauguration ceremony of Senegal’s new president was attended by several Heads of State and chairmen of the commissions of the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU).
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who won the March 24 presidential election in the first round with 54.28% of the vote, well ahead of candidate Amadou Ba (35.79%), is Senegal’s fifth president since the country gained independence in 1960.
Source: Agence Marocaine De Presse
New Senegalese President Receives Moroccan Delegation, Led by Gov’t Head, Representing HM the King at Inauguration Ceremony
Diamniadio (Senegal) – The new President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, received, on Tuesday in Diamniadio near Dakar, the Moroccan delegation, led by the Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, who represented His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, at the inauguration ceremony.
The meeting, attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, took place on the sidelines of the swearing-in and inauguration ceremony of President-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
During the meeting, the Moroccan delegation conveyed His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s congratulations to the President of Senegal on his inauguration, and His wishes of prosperity and progress to the Senegalese people.
The meeting took place in the presence of His Majesty the King’s ambassador to Dakar, Hassan Naciri.
Akhannouch’s trip to Senegal, accompanied by Nasser Bourita, came on the instructions of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God glorify Him, following the invitation extended by Se
negal’s newly elected president to the Sovereign to take part in the inauguration ceremony.
Apart from the leaders of the sub-region, His Majesty King Mohammed VI is the only Head of State to have received an invitation to take part in this ceremony, which testifies, once again, to the depth of the unfailing bonds of brotherhood, solidarity and consideration uniting Morocco and Senegal.
It also attests to the depth of the exceptional, multi-dimensional partnership between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Senegal in the political, economic, cultural, social and spiritual spheres.
The swearing-in and inauguration ceremony of Senegal’s new president was attended by several Heads of State and chairmen of the commissions of the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU).
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who won the March 24 presidential election in the first round with 54.28% of the vote, well ahead of candidate Amadou Ba (35.7
9%), is Senegal’s fifth president since the country gained independence in 1960.
Source: Agence Marocaine De Presse
Government Council to Convene on Thursday
Rabat – A government council is set to convene on Thursday, chaired by Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch, as per an announcement from the Department of the Head of Government.
The council’s agenda will commence with an examination of a bill aimed at amending and augmenting the existing law on the reform of regional investment centers and the creation of unified regional investment commissions.
Included in the agenda is the scrutiny of two draft decrees, the first of which seeks to determine the principles and rules governing the organization of State administrations and their responsibilities.
The second decree seeks to determine the conditions and procedures for appointing heads of service and heads of departments within State administrations.
Wrapping up the session, the council will deliberate on proposals for appointments to senior positions, in compliance with the stipulations outlined in the Constitution’s Article 92, the announcement concludes.
Source: Agence Marocaine De Presse