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Marrakech to Host 3rd Africa Business Forum: Spotlight on AI-Driven Growth

By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian Marrakech is set to host the 3rd edition of the Africa Business Forum 2024 on November 16-17, providing a platform for collaboration among Africa, Qatar, and global partners. Morocco’s Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch will preside over the event, with Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, President of Years of Culture, representing Qatar….

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Morocco quake deaths climb past 2,000, as rescuers race to find survivors

Morocco’s deadliest earthquake in decades has killed more than 2,000 people and injured at least another 2,000, authorities said on Saturday, as troops and emergency services scrambled to reach remote mountain villages where casualties are still feared trapped. At least 2,012 people are confirmed dead, while 2,059 were injured, including 1,404 in a critical condition, an interior ministry statement…

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Morocco Earthquake: 7.2 magnitude earthquake hits in the Atlas Mountains near Marrakech killing at least 296

Tragedy has struck Morocco as a powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake has hit south of the iconic Marrakech, killing at least 296 Almost 300 people have been killed following a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Morocco, according to officials. Many of the deaths are believed to have happened in areas south of Marrakech – which are reportedly hard to reach. The…

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