Why Did Morocco Reject Aid from France for Earthquake Relief?.
Channel: Africa Reloaded
Date: 2023-09-13

France's relationship with Africa has deteriorated to the point where the King of Morocco, King Mohammed VI, has refused to accept French aid in the aftermath of the earthquake that struck the North African kingdom. On Friday night, September 8th, 2023, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Morocco. This tragic incident has killed around 2500 individuals and injured many more. According to the US Geological Survey, no earthquakes with a magnitude greater than 6.0 have occurred within 310 miles of the centre of Friday's quake in at least a century. Parts of the walls encircling Marrakesh's old city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site erected in the 12th century, were shattered and destroyed as a result of the shock.

As is customary in such situations, offers of assistance have poured in from all over the world, including France, a former colonial power with a sizable Moroccan diaspora. According to AFP, on Saturday, September 9th, shortly after the earthquake, French President Emmanuel Macron posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that he was "devastated by the terrible earthquake" and sent a message of support and offer of aid to Morocco's King Mohammed VI. However, it has been more than three days since Macron issued an offer of assistance, and Morocco has yet to accept.

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