Eko Hot Blog reports that Morocco is set to embark on a substantial post-earthquake reconstruction plan, allocating a significant budget of $11.7 billion for the next five years. This initiative comes in the wake of a devastating 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck on September 8, resulting in the tragic loss of more than 2,900 lives, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that earthquake that hit Morocco on September 8 was not huge, but it was unusually large for the region and struck a region where most buildings are not earthquake-resilient. The quake, which had a magnitude of 6.8, killed more than 2,800 people and injured thousands more. The death toll is expected … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to King Mohammed VI of Morocco following Saturday’s devastating earthquake in his homeland, which claimed many lives. This was made known in a press statement issued on Saturday by senior Adviser to the president on media anf publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. The President … Read more