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Morocco's Earthquake and the African Union Joins the G20 [1]

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Date: 2023-09-09  

On Friday, September 8, 2023, Morocco suffered a 6.8 earthquake. From the Associated Press:

MARRAKECH, Morocco (AP) — A rare, powerful earthquake struck Morocco late Friday night, killing more than 800 people and damaging buildings from villages in the Atlas Mountains to the historic city of Marrakech. But the full toll was not known as rescuers struggled to get through boulder-strewn roads to the remote mountain villages hit hardest.

The quake was centered about 70 kilometers south of Marrakech, a stunning beautiful walled city dating to the 12th century and World Heritage Site. The number killed is expected to rise as countries in the region rush to aid in the recovery efforts. Morocco has not experienced an earthquake of this magnitude in 120 years. Strong aftershocks are expected to follow.

The African Union is joining the G20, an acknowledgment of a continent with more than 50 countries and with more than 1 billion people. The AP reports:

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