Condolences poured from around the world after a massive earthquake killed over 2,000 people in the North African country of Morocco. The quake which caused heavy devastation in the country is now touted as the strongest earthquake that has hit Morocco in more than a century. What made the devastation even more drastic was the fact that the epicentre was not far from the historic city of Marrakech. In light of the earthquake, on Saturday morning, the Moroccan Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan conducted an emergency meeting to discuss the matter. Aid groups from around the world have reached the African nation to take part in the rescue efforts.

Source: The North Africa Journal September 11, 2023 15:06 UTC