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Villagers living in the Atlas Mountains are still reeling from the after-effects of the devastating 8 September earthquake, as Marrakech prepares to host the IMF and the World Bank.

Many sources of finance, including those from the World Bank and IMF, don’t adequately cater for African nations’ specific needs.

Kristalina Georgieva said stubborn inflation meant interest rates would have to remain ‘higher for longer’ and economic fragmentation threatened to hit emerging and developing economies hardest

On the road to the Atlas Mountains, The New Arab met with a group of local volunteers. Each spoke of the importance of solidarity in times of crisis, the state's slow response, and how the perceived white saviour complex has hampered relief efforts.

On the road to the Atlas Mountains, The New Arab met with a group of local volunteers. Each spoke of the importance of solidarity in times of crisis, the state's slow response, and how the perceived white saviour complex has hampered relief efforts.

The earthquake in Marrakesh, and our own catastrophes in South Africa, expose disparities and test the resilience of institutions

Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch says tackling the problems Africa has with water, food, health and environmental deterioration requires multidimensional strategic measures.

While response efforts for the 7 magnitude earthquake that hit areas just outside Marrakesh, Morocco, are still under way, the imperial city has its hands full as it welcomes dignitaries from 80 countries for the African conference on Health Risk Reduction.

A stronger, inclusive and more accountable IMF will improve global financial stability

You might not be planning for Morocco now. But they need tourist dollars more than ever. And if you've never been, you're in for a treat.