Gold boom bankrolls Sahel conflicts
Surging global gold prices are fuelling violence and instability in West Africa’s Sahel, reports the BBC. Military regimes in
Morocco has launched a bid to become North Africa’s first "China Ready"-certified destination, aiming to attract more Chinese tourists. The Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT) partnered with Beijing-based CBISN to audit infrastructure and services. A May 7 workshop in Rabat trained local operators on Chinese market needs, with a 12-month support plan. Up next: a B2B event linking 60 Chinese agencies with Moroccan firms. Adaptations like Mandarin services and payment options are planned.
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