"Morocco to Host IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in October"

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank have decided to proceed with their annual meetings in Marrakech, Morocco, from October 9-15, despite a recent earthquake that killed over 2,900 people nearby. The meetings will be adapted to the circumstances, and the decision was made at the request of Moroccan authorities. The meetings are expected to bring thousands of participants to the tourist hub, and the officials emphasized the importance of conducting the meetings in a way that respects the ongoing relief efforts and the victims of the earthquake.